underhanded

• Décrit des actions ou un comportement qui sont cachés, malhonnêtes ou trompeurs.

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

1. Deceitful or dishonestB2formal

   Characterized by secrecy, deception, or a lack of straightforwardness; done in a sly or dishonest manner.

   sournois, déloyal

   • The politician was accused of using underhanded tactics to win the election.
   • She felt betrayed by his underhanded dealings with the client.
   • The company's underhanded practices were exposed by the investigation.

   Synonymesbackhandedcrookedcunningdeceitfuldeviousdirtydishonestdishonorabledouble-dealingduplicitousfraudulentshadyslytreacherousunderhandunfairunscrupulous

   Antonymescandidforthrightfrankhonestopensincerestraightforwardtruthful

2. Thrown from belowB2formalamerican

   Describes a throw, especially in sports like baseball or softball, where the hand is brought forward and up from below shoulder level.

   lancé par en dessous

   • The pitcher threw an underhanded pitch to the batter.
   • In softball, the ball is delivered with an underhanded motion.
   • He practiced his underhanded throw to improve accuracy.

   Synonymesunderarmunderhand

   Antonymesoverhandoverhandedsidearm