underhanded
Americanadjective
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not open and aboveboard; secret and crafty or dishonorable.
The firm's underhanded tactics and misrepresentation of data has created uncertainty and confusion.
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The pitcher made an underhanded throw to first base.
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By the time of the Navy game, Army usually finds itself underhanded.
adjective
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- underhandedly adverb
- underhandedness noun
Etymology
Origin of underhanded
Example Sentences
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Engoron's aggressive and preemptive move, issued on the fourth day of trial in the case, is intended to undermine the underhanded tactics Trump has pulled out so far during the three-year investigation.
From Salon
The statement appealed to "national and international opinion to witness the consequences of this aggressive, underhanded and contemptuous attitude adopted by France."
From Reuters
Opponents derided it as underhanded, slipped through Congress by deceit rather than consensus.
From Los Angeles Times
Progressive lawmakers say it was an underhanded way to ramrod through a ban after the issue already failed.
From Washington Times
Crawford ranged far to his right, backhanded a groundball and flinged it almost underhanded all the way across the diamond, on target to Ty France at first base for an easy out.
From Seattle Times
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