UNDERHAND


Meaning of UNDERHAND in English

I. adjective

COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES

underhand/unfair tactics (= actions which are not fair or honest )

I wouldn't stoop to such sneaky, underhand tactics.

EXAMPLES FROM OTHER ENTRIES

In a series of very smart, underhand moves, Browne gradually gained control of the company.

EXAMPLES FROM CORPUS

But you must watch for underhand dealings, if not deception, in early April and July.

Godwin is not pleased with that idea: I might compromise my sincerity by acting in an underhand manner.

He generally fielded at point and his underhand bowling was formidable.

Its the underhand way you went about the heavy petting and damp carry-on, Douglas.

She implies that this is somehow underhand .

II. adverb

EXAMPLES FROM CORPUS

Alice thought: Throwing underhand , pathetic! - and this scorn refuelled her.

But how could he be so ... underhand ?

It's underhand , but effective.

The Sox would like to see him throw as well over the top as he does underhand on the move.

Webster retrieved the ball and flipped it underhand to Rhodes, who had anchored himself at the plate.

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