underhand

• Décrit des actions ou des méthodes qui sont cachées, malhonnêtes ou trompeuses.

Describes actions or methods that are secret, dishonest, or deceitful.

1. Deceptive or dishonestB2formal

   Characterized by secrecy, deceit, or a lack of fairness.

   sournois, malhonnête

   • The company used underhand tactics to win the contract.
   • His underhand behavior was exposed by the investigation.
   • She felt betrayed by his underhand methods.

   Synonymesclandestinecovertcraftycunningdeceitfuldishonestdouble-dealingfurtiveschemingslytreacherousunderhandedunfairunscrupulous

   Antonymescandidfairfrankhonestopenstraightforward

2. Thrown from belowB1formal

   Describes a throw or delivery where the hand is brought forward and up from below shoulder level.

   Lancé par en dessous

   • The pitcher used an underhand throw to surprise the batter.
   • Children often use an underhand toss when playing catch.
   • He delivered the ball with an underhand motion.

   Synonymesunderarmunderhanded

   Antonymesoverhand

• Adverbe signifiant « de manière secrète, sournoise ou trompeuse ». Décrit des actions accomplies avec l’intention de tromper ou de tricher, souvent de façon cachée ou malhonnête.

An adverb meaning 'in a secret, sly, or deceptive manner.' It describes actions done with intent to deceive or cheat, often in a way that is not openly visible or honest.

1. Secretly or deceitfullyC1formal

   In a sly, secret, or dishonest manner.

   En secret ou de manière trompeuse

   • He acted underhand to gain an advantage over his rivals.
   • The deal was conducted underhand, without the knowledge of the board.
   • She was accused of behaving underhand during the negotiations.

   Synonymescovertlydeceitfullydishonestlyfurtivelysecretlyslylystealthilysurreptitiouslyunderhandedly

   Antonymescandidlyfairlyfranklyhonestlyopenly

2. With a low swing (sports)B2formal

   With the hand swung below shoulder level, typically in sports like bowling or throwing.

   Avec un mouvement sous l'épaule

   • He threw the ball underhand to the child.
   • In softball, the pitch is delivered underhand.
   • She bowled underhand to avoid injuring the beginner.

   Synonymesunderarmunderhanded

   Antonymesoverhand