Download the app
educalingo
Search
If I am treated fairly, I like to do things in a fair manner. That is the way I have been all my career. I haven't tried to do things in an underhanded way.
Damon Hill

Meaning of "underhanded" in the English dictionary

Dictionary
DICTIONARY
section

PRONUNCIATION OF UNDERHANDED

underhanded  [ˌʌndəˈhændɪd] play
facebooktwitterpinterestwhatsapp

GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF UNDERHANDED

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Underhanded is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH UNDERHANDED


backhanded
ˌbækˈhændɪd
barehanded
ˌbɛəˈhændɪd
branded
ˈbrændɪd
cack-handed
ˌkækˈhændɪd
cag-handed
ˌkæɡˈhændɪd
candid
ˈkændɪd
candied
ˈkændɪd
cleanhanded
ˌkliːnˈhændɪd
club-handed
ˌklʌbˈhændɪd
expanded
ɪkˈspændɪd
forehanded
ˌfɔːˈhændɪd
ham-handed
ˌhæmˈhændɪd
hardhanded
ˌhɑːdˈhændɪd
ironhanded
ˌaɪənˈhændɪd
landed
ˈlændɪd
offhanded
ˈɒfˈhændɪd
one-handed
ˌwʌnˈhændɪd
sticky-handed
ˌstɪkɪˈhændɪd
stranded
ˈstrændɪd
unbranded
ʌnˈbrændɪd

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE UNDERHANDED

undergraduette
underground
underground railroad
undergrounder
undergrove
undergrown
undergrowth
underhair
underhand
underhand chop
underhandedly
underhandedness
underhonest
underhung
underinflated
underinflation
underinsure
underinsured
underinvest
underinvestment

WORDS THAT END LIKE UNDERHANDED

empty-handed
even-handed
extended
four-handed
free-handed
heavy-handed
high-handed
large-handed
left-handed
mob-handed
multistranded
nosebanded
open-handed
red-handed
right-handed
short-handed
single-handed
two-handed
unbanded
unhusbanded
unreprimanded

Synonyms and antonyms of underhanded in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «underhanded» into 25 languages

TRANSLATOR
online translator

TRANSLATION OF UNDERHANDED

Find out the translation of underhanded to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of underhanded from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «underhanded» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

卑劣
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

solapada
570 millions of speakers

English

underhanded
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

गुप्त
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

يخفى
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

закулисные
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

dissimulado
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

underhanded
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

sournoise
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Terlepas
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

hinterhältigen
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

人手不足の
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

불공정
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Underhanded
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

bất chánh
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

நயவஞ்சகமான
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

लपविलेला
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

gizli
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

underhanded
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

podstępne
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

закулісні
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

neafisate
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

δόλιος
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

onderduimse
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

underhanded
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

underhanded
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of underhanded

TRENDS

TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «UNDERHANDED»

The term «underhanded» is regularly used and occupies the 89.893 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
0
100%
FREQUENCY
Regularly used
58
/100
The map shown above gives the frequency of use of the term «underhanded» in the different countries.
Principal search tendencies and common uses of underhanded
List of principal searches undertaken by users to access our English online dictionary and most widely used expressions with the word «underhanded».

FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «UNDERHANDED» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «underhanded» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «underhanded» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about underhanded

EXAMPLES

QUOTES WITH «UNDERHANDED»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word underhanded.
1
Damon Hill
If I am treated fairly, I like to do things in a fair manner. That is the way I have been all my career. I haven't tried to do things in an underhanded way.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «UNDERHANDED»

Discover the use of underhanded in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to underhanded and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
I Hate People!: Kick Loose from the Overbearing and ...
" I HATE PEOPLE! will teach you how to carve out more time for yourself by becoming a "Soloist"--one of those bold individuals daring to work alone or collaborate with a handful of other talented people....while artfully deflecting the rest ...
Jonathan Littman, Marc Hershon, 2009
2
The Way of the Golfer
Golf. Is. An. Underhanded. Game. Golfis an underhanded game, because we must swing the club in an underhanded motion in order to play the ball offthe ground. One way ofensuring that your swing will remain underhanded is to play the ...
Edward A. Tischler, 2011
3
Underhanded Chess: A Hilarious Handbook of Devious ...
With tongue in cheek and laughter aforethought, Jerry Sohl takes his readers on a merry romp through all the deceits and tricks of one-upmanship as it is practiced in the game of chess.
Jerry Sohl, 2013
4
The Underhanded Stitch: A Quilters Club Mystery No. 1
Members of a small-town needlecrafts society solve a centuries-old mystery in this first book in the new Quilters Club Mystery Series.
Marjorie Sorrell Rockwell, 2013
5
How Come Nothing Ever Kills Granddad?
After that performance, the; widened the paint, and let the non—shooting team have both spots closest to th basket. Bonino required each of us to shoot our free throws underhanded. Ollie, th equipment manager for the fictional Hickory High ...
Patrick M. Sheridan, 2009
6
Three-Finger Zen: A Basketball Revolution
UP-HAND AND LoW-HAND UniShots The 3fz one-hand-only shooting mechanism allows players to shoot the basketball up-handed by pronating palm ( down) and uplifting the arm, as well as underhanded by supinating palm (up) and low ...
Xiaoxing Chen, 2011
7
The Neyer/James Guide to Pitchers: An Historical Compendium ...
In the days when I was in my pitching prime I used to pitch over- handed sometimes, but mostly underhanded. Underhanded pitching rests your arm. It's the natural way to pitch. Why there are not more pitchers who follow that style, I can not ...
Bill James, Rob Neyer, 2008
8
Teaching: Not for Dummies / Substance Abuse Awareness: A ...
While the definition of what is “underhanded” is open for debate, the most common form of this would be test cheating. As you know, this can happen as a solo effort by a student, or can happen as a result of collusion when two or more getting ...
P. J. Gammarano, P. J. Gammarano, M.A., J.D., 2008
9
Bigger and Underhanded: The History and Sport of Softball
With origins directly from baseball, softball is a similar game with two key differences: a larger ball and underhand pitches.
Beatriz Scaglia, 2011
10
Underhanded Screwballs: The Greatest Pitchers and the Art of ...
With a pivotal role in the game of baseball, pitchers put the field in motion by throwing a baseball from the mound.This book take a look at the art of the pitch, the types of fastballs, breaking balls, and changeups used to bewilder and ...
Beatriz Scaglia, 2011

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «UNDERHANDED»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term underhanded is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Who Is Underhanded Will on 'Cedar Cove'?
But who's more underhanded, Warren or “Uncle Will”? [Who Is Justine on 'Cedar Cove'?] Will is portrayed by Cameron Bancroft. The Canadian actor is best ... «2paragraphs.com, Jul 15»
2
A Louisville basketball player shot free throws underhanded at the …
So bad, according to the Colorado Springs Gazette, Rick Pitino encouraged him to completely change his style to shoot them underhanded, like Rick Barry. «USA TODAY, Jun 15»
3
Chinanu Onuaku is shooting his free throws underhanded
Throughout the 2015 NBA Playoffs, we saw what can happen when a player can't hit free throws. They get targeted. While college basketball hasn't yet dealt ... «NBCSports.com, Jun 15»
4
She said what? Razzano on why she served underhanded
French player Virginie Razzano, on serving underhand on two different occasions during her first-round win at Roland Garros against Grand Slam debutante ... «ABC News, May 15»
5
Hay Webster's efforts underhanded and futile
I feel I have a duty and responsibility to respond to an article in the Daily Observer by Robert Dalley, titled 'Mair vs Hay Webster, what's wrong with that?' I have ... «Jamaica Observer, May 15»
6
Sign The Petition To Make Joey Dorsey Shoot Underhanded Free …
Houston (CBS HOUSTON) – The Houston Rockets have a problem. That problem is that their big men don't shoot free throws well. Chief among those who are ... «CBS Local, Apr 15»
7
Watch Hannibal Buress hit a shot on a 20-foot rim, underhanded
Comedian Hannibal Buress was in Las Vegas when he saw a 20 foot rim in the middle of a shopping area. So he tried his hand at hitting a shot on a rim 20 feet ... «SB Nation, Apr 15»
8
Pistons' Reggie Jackson sinks crazy underhanded 20-foot shot …
Reggie Jackson got himself into a bit of trouble late in the first half against the Bulls, isolated against Joakim Noah with the shot clock winding down more than ... «NBCSports.com, Apr 15»
9
WATCH: Pistons' Reggie Jackson hits underhanded circus shot
How often do you see an NBA player attempt a scoop shot from just inside the 3-point line? In my humble opinion, it doesn't happen often enough. That's where ... «CBSSports.com, Apr 15»
10
MDOC: Consent decree termination 'not underhanded'
The Mississippi Department of Corrections exercised its legal right to prematurely seek termination of a five-year consent agreement to reduce violence at ... «Jackson Clarion Ledger, Apr 15»

REFERENCE
« EDUCALINGO. Underhanded [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/underhanded>. Apr 2024 ».
Download the educalingo app
en
English dictionary
Discover all that is hidden in the words on
index
a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z