Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
underhand
adjective
/ˈʌndərˌhænd/
Definition
Done secretly or in a dishonest way.
Examples
- The underhand tactics used by the competitor led to a scandal.
- He made an underhand comment that caught everyone off guard.
- She felt that the underhand approach in negotiations was unethical.
Meaning
The term ‘underhand’ refers to actions or tactics that are sneaky, deceitful, or not open, often used in contexts where fairness is compromised.
Synonyms
- Deceitful
- Dishonest
- Sneaky
- Surreptitious
- Covert
