Underhanded vs Esoteric - What's the difference?
underhanded | esoteric |
Done by moving the hand (and arm) from below.
Sly, dishonest, corrupt, cheating.
:An underhanded compliment is actually criticism.
intended for or likely to be understood by only a small number of people with a specialized knowledge or interest, or an enlightened inner circle.
Having to do with concepts that are highly theoretical and without obvious practical application; often with mystical or religious connotations.
Confidential; private.
As adjectives the difference between underhanded and esoteric
is that underhanded is done by moving the hand (and arm) from below while esoteric is intended for or likely to be understood by only a small number of people with a specialized knowledge or interest, or an enlightened inner circle.underhanded
English
Adjective
(en adjective)- His underhanded trick backfired and he was disqualified.
Usage notes
* Nouns to which "underhanded" is often applied: tactic, way, dealing, method, trick, manner, thing, deal, scheme, practice.esoteric
English
Adjective
(en adjective)- ''The writing in this manual is very esoteric ; I need a degree in engineering just to understand it!