underhand

• Descreve ações ou métodos que são ocultos, desonestos ou enganosos, feitos de forma sorrateira ou dissimulada.

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

1. Deceptive or dishonestB2formal

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

   Desonesto

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

   Sinônimosclandestinecovertcraftycunningdeceitfuldishonestdouble-dealingfurtiveschemingslytreacherousunderhandedunfairunscrupulous

   Antônimoscandidfairfrankhonestopenstraightforward

2. Thrown from belowB1formal

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

   Arremessado de baixo

   • 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.

   Sinônimosunderarmunderhanded

   Antônimosoverhand

• Advérbio que significa 'de maneira secreta, astuta ou desonesta'. Descreve ações feitas com a intenção de enganar ou fraudar, frequentemente de forma dissimulada ou desleal.

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.

   De forma dissimulada ou desonesta

   • 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.

   Sinônimoscovertlydeceitfullydishonestlyfurtivelysecretlyslylystealthilysurreptitiouslyunderhandedly

   Antônimoscandidlyfairlyfranklyhonestlyopenly

2. With a low swing (sports)B2formal

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

   Por baixo (no esporte)

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

   Sinônimosunderarmunderhanded

   Antônimosoverhand