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Stealthy vs Underhanded - What's the difference?

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Stealthy is a related term of underhanded.


As adjectives the difference between stealthy and underhanded

is that stealthy is characterized by or resembling stealth or secrecy while underhanded is done by moving the hand (and arm) from below.

stealthy

English

Adjective

(er)
  • Characterized by or resembling stealth or secrecy.

    • Synonyms

    * sneaking * undercover * concealed * See also

    Derived terms

    * stealthiness

    underhanded

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Done by moving the hand (and arm) from below.
  • Sly, dishonest, corrupt, cheating.
    • His underhanded trick backfired and he was disqualified.
  • :An underhanded compliment is actually criticism.

    • Usage notes

    * Nouns to which "underhanded" is often applied: tactic, way, dealing, method, trick, manner, thing, deal, scheme, practice.