underhand (Meaning)
underhand (a)
with hand brought forward and up from below shoulder level
underhand (s)
marked by deception
underhand (r)
slyly and secretly
with the hand swung below shoulder level
underhand (a.)
Secret; clandestine; hence, mean; unfair; fraudulent.
Done, as pitching, with the hand lower than the shoulder, or, as bowling, with the hand lower than elbow.
underhand (adv.)
By secret means; in a clandestine manner; hence, by fraud; unfairly.
In an underhand manner; -- said of pitching or bowling.
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underhand Sentence Examples
- The politician's underhand tactics were exposed, tarnishing his reputation.
- The thief used an underhand approach to gain entry to the house, avoiding detection.
- The umpire spotted an underhand pitch that was illegal and called a foul.
- The boss played an underhand game by promoting her colleague over you despite your superior qualifications.
- The student faced allegations of using underhand methods to pass the exam.
- The players were caught cheating by employing underhand techniques during the match.
- An underhand deal was struck between the two companies, raising concerns about transparency.
- The lawyer accused the opposing counsel of using underhand tactics to influence the jury.
- The underhand motives of the CEO were revealed in a bombshell report.
- The company was criticized for its underhand business practices, alienating potential customers.
FAQs About the word underhand
with hand brought forward and up from below shoulder level, marked by deception, slyly and secretly, with the hand swung below shoulder levelSecret; clandestine
underhandedly,underhanded, conspiratorially, sneakily, clandestinely, undercover, secretively, collusively, underground, covertly
publicly,publicly,openly, openly,
The politician's underhand tactics were exposed, tarnishing his reputation.
The thief used an underhand approach to gain entry to the house, avoiding detection.
The umpire spotted an underhand pitch that was illegal and called a foul.
The boss played an underhand game by promoting her colleague over you despite your superior qualifications.
