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underhanded

un·der·han·ded

US/ˈʌndɜrˈhændɪd/ uncommon

adjective

1.

marked by deception

  • “achieved success in business only by underhand methods”
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2.

with hand brought forward and up from below shoulder level

  • “an underhand pitch”
  • “an underhand stroke”
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Origin

From under- + handed.

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