underhanded
Meanings
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adjective
Performed or done in a sneaky or dishonest way, especially behind someone's back.
- "His underhanded dealings with the company's funds were discovered."
- "She was upset by his underhanded tactics in the negotiation."
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adjective
Used to describe a ball hit in a way that is considered unfair or against the rules.
- "The pitcher was warned for throwing an underhanded pitch."
- "The underhanded serve in tennis is illegal."
Synonyms
underhand , shorthanded , underhandedly
Rhymes
Words rhyming with underhandedhandled , manned , planned
Variants
List of all variants of underhanded that leads to same resultunderhanded , underhandedly , underhandedness , underhandednesses
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.Originated from the Old English word 'underhānd' which meant 'below the hand'.
Trivia
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The term 'underhanded' is also used in baseball to describe a pitch that is thrown with the palm down.
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In the game of cricket, an underhanded throw is used to deliver the ball to the wicket-keeper.
Related Concepts
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Dishonesty: The quality or state of being untruthful or unfaithful; lack of integrity.
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Deceit: The act of causing someone to believe something false, especially something meant to result in an unwarranted advantage.
Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.In literature, 'underhanded' is often used to describe deceitful or unscrupulous characters. In sports, it refers to a technique or play that is against the rules.
How to Memorize "underhanded"
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visualize
- Imagine a hand held below another hand, signifying secrecy and sneakiness.
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associate
- Associate the word with the idea of sneaking or cheating.
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mnemonics
- Use the mnemonic 'Underhand: Unfair, Sneaky, Hidden, Dishonest' to remember the meaning of the word.
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