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Meaning of underhanded
The primary meaning of "underhanded" refers to actions or behavior that are secretly dishonest or unfair.
Etymology of underhanded
The word "underhanded" originated in the mid-17th century, derived from the phrase "under hand," which meant "in secret" or "clandestinely."
Historically, the term was used to describe actions or behavior that were considered dishonest, deceitful, or unscrupulous, often implying a sense of secrecy or concealment.
Synonyms
deceitful
dishonest
duplicitous
sneaky
cunning
crafty
sly
covert
furtive
clandestine
stealthy
surreptitious
secretive
treacherous
traitorous
perfidious
disloyal
unscrupulous
unethical
immoral
corrupt
crooked
shady
untrustworthy
insidious
manipulative
Machiavellian
deceptive
fraudulent
false
fake
spurious
bogus
illicit
unlawful
illegal
wrongful
unjust
unprincipled
dishonorable
disreputable
infamous
notorious
Definitions
- Having or showing a willingness to do things that are morally wrong or unfair in a secret way
- * Doing something in a secret or dishonest way in order to get an advantage
Usage Examples
- The company's underhanded business practices led to a major scandal and a loss of public trust.
- * The politician was accused of using underhanded tactics to win the election.
Antonyms
honest
truthful
sincere
transparent
open
straightforward
fair
just
ethical
moral
principled
honorable
reputable
trustworthy
law-abiding
legitimate
lawful
rightful
justifiable
upright
virtuous
noble
decent
respectable
aboveboard
forthright
candid
frank