Underhand synonyms
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The definition of deceitful is someone or something intentionally untruthful or intended to mislead.
(Freemasonry, of a person or lodge) Not recognized as a regular member.
(Figuratively) Secret, surreptitious, concealed.
The definition of devious is someone or something that is not straightforward or deviates from the usual course of action.
Assuming a pose of naivete to make a point or for deception.
Given to or marked by deliberate deceptiveness in behavior or speech.
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Characterized by, acting with, or suggesting stealth or a desire to avoid discovery; surreptitious:
Of, like, or characterized by the political principles and methods of expediency, craftiness, and duplicity set forth in Machiavelli's book, The Prince; crafty, deceitful, etc.
(Botany, of leaves) Having the base of the blade asymmetrical, with one side larger or extending further than the other.
Causing or intending harm or evil; wicked:
Marked by or acting with quiet, caution, and secrecy intended to avoid notice.
Obtained, done, or made by clandestine or stealthy means.
Done by moving the hand (arm) from below.
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Full of wiles; cunning.
Deception by use of trickery, quibbling, or subterfuge.
The act of moving, proceeding, or acting in a covert way.
The characteristic of being underhanded.
aboveboard (antonym)
Alternative form of above-board.
honest (antonym)
Characterized by truth; not false:
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forthright (antonym)
Straightforward; not evasive; candid and direct
Full of guile; deceitfully or treacherously cunning.
The definition of indirect is a person or thing that is not straight, or not direct and honest.
Sexually stimulating; salacious:
Having, displaying, or suggestive of deceitful character; evasive or untrustworthy.
Of or like a sneak; underhanded
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Of, for, or used in the armpit
underhandedly
slyly and secretly; - John Donne; - C.G.Bowers
overhand (antonym)
The upper hand; advantage; superiority; mastery.
intimidatory (related)
strong-arm (related)
heavy-handed (related)
Find another word for underhand. In this page you can discover 34 synonyms, antonyms, idiomatic expressions, and related words for underhand, like: deceitful, chicane, clandestine, covert, devious, disingenuous, duplicitous, furtive, machiavellian, oblique and sinister.