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underhanded | underhandedness |

As an adjective underhanded

is done by moving the hand (and arm) from below.

As a noun underhandedness is

the characteristic of being underhanded.

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.

    underhandedness

    English

    Noun

    (-)
  • The characteristic of being underhanded.