underhanded
(noun, adjective, verb, adverb)
adjective
1. marked by deception
- achieved success in business only by underhand methods
Similar word(s): corrupt, crooked, sneaky, underhand
2. with hand brought forward and up from below shoulder level
- an underhand pitch
- an underhand stroke
Similar word(s): underarm, underhand
Sentences with underhanded as an adjective:
- His underhanded trick backfired and he was disqualified.
- An underhanded compliment is actually criticism.
adverb
1. In an underhand manner.
noun
1. Devious people, collectively.
verb
1. simple past tense and past participle of underhand