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UNDERHANDED

Pronunciation (US):

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 I. (adjective) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

Marked by deception

Example:

achieved success in business only by underhand methods

Synonyms:

sneaky; underhand; underhanded

Classified under:

Adjectives

Similar:

corrupt; crooked (not straight; dishonest or immoral or evasive)

Sense 2

Meaning:

With hand brought forward and up from below shoulder level

Example:

an underhand stroke

Synonyms:

underarm; underhand; underhanded

Classified under:

Adjectives

Domain category:

athletics; sport (an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition)

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