underhand
Underhand (adjective) means Dishonest or sneaky, done secretly. Example: “His underhand tactics eventually cost him his job.”
How to use underhand
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither sneaky and dishonest, or (in sports) thrown with an upward, below-the-shoulder motion.
Word forms
more underhand comparative, more underhand comparative, underhanded past tense, underhands plural, underhands singular, most underhand superlative, most underhand superlative
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Etymology
From under + hand.
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Frequently asked questions
What does “underhand” mean?
The word “underhand” means dishonest or sneaky, done secretly. In plain terms, either sneaky and dishonest, or (in sports) thrown with an upward, below-the-shoulder motion.
How do you pronounce “underhand”?
“Underhand” is pronounced UHN-duh-and (/ˈʌn.də(ɹ)ˌ(h)ænd/ in IPA).
How do you use “underhand” in a sentence?
Here is “underhand” used in a sentence: “His underhand tactics eventually cost him his job.”
What is another word for “underhand”?
Words with a similar meaning to “underhand” include underhanded, backdoor and underarm.
What part of speech is “underhand”?
“Underhand” is an adjective.
How many meanings does “underhand” have?
“Underhand” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: dishonest or sneaky, done secretly.