underhandedly

• Adverbe signifiant « d'une manière secrète, malhonnête ou trompeuse ». Décrit des actions accomplies avec ruse ou artifice, souvent pour obtenir un avantage injuste.

An adverb meaning "in a secret, dishonest, or deceitful manner." It describes actions performed with slyness or trickery, often to gain an unfair advantage.

1. Slyly and secretlyC1formal

   In a manner that is deceptive, dishonest, or done in a secretive way to gain an advantage.

   de manière sournoise

   • He underhandedly manipulated the vote to ensure his victory.
   • The deal was underhandedly arranged behind closed doors.
   • She underhandedly spread rumors to damage her rival's reputation.

   Synonymescovertlydeceitfullydishonestlyfurtivelysecretlyslylysneakilystealthilysurreptitiouslytreacherouslyunderhand

   Antonymescandidlyfranklyhonestlyopenlystraightforwardly