Underhanded (Adjective)
Meaning 1
With hand brought forward and up from below shoulder level; "an underhand pitch"; "an underhand stroke".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Synonyms
Meaning 2
Marked by deception; "achieved success in business only by underhand methods".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- He achieved his business success through underhanded means that included stealing competitors' ideas and bribing officials for favors.
- Her underhanded tactics to eliminate her colleagues and climb the corporate ladder quickly gained notoriety throughout the company.
- After discovering his underhanded deal-making techniques, his business partner cut ties with him.
- She had always been wary of her opponent's underhanded tactics during debates, which seemed to always undermine her own reputation.
- He made sure to steer clear of any politician with a history of underhanded actions, preferring leaders with a more transparent record.