underhanded

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈʌndəhænd/

Definition

Secretive, dishonest, or sly in a way that is intended to deceive others.

Examples

• She felt betrayed by the underhand methods her business partner used to secure the contract.

• It was an underhand trick to change the rules of the game while I was not looking.

• The company faced a public scandal after an underhand scheme to avoid paying taxes was exposed.

Synonyms of underhanded

Words with a similar meaning to underhanded:

• sly
• deceitful
• surreptitious
• clandestine

Antonyms of underhanded

Words with the opposite meaning to underhanded:

• honest
• aboveboard

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