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underhand in French

underhand in French is sournois — underhand means dishonest or sneaky, done secretly.

underhand in French

sournois
adj
(by extension) Dishonest and sneaky; done in a secret or sly manner.

What does "underhand" mean?

  1. adjective Dishonest or sneaky, done secretly.
    "His underhand tactics eventually cost him his job."
  2. adjective Thrown with the hand moving upward from below shoulder height.
    "She switched to an underhand serve to confuse her opponent."
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underhand in a sentence

  • His underhand tactics eventually cost him his job.
  • She switched to an underhand serve to confuse her opponent.

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What is "underhand" in French?

"underhand" in French is sournois. underhand means: Dishonest or sneaky, done secretly.

How do you use "underhand" in a sentence?

Example: "His underhand tactics eventually cost him his job." In French, "underhand" is sournois.

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