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UNDERHANDED

(adj., adj.sat, verb, noun, adverb)

Definitions

There are 7 meanings of the word Underhanded.

Underhanded - as an adjective

With hand brought forward and up from below shoulder level

Example: "An underhand pitch"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
underarmunderhand

Underhanded - as an adjective satellite

Marked by deception

Example: "Achieved success in business only by underhand methods"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
sneakyunderhand

Underhanded - as a verb

To toss or lob with an underhand movement.

To trick, deceive or gull.

To excavate downward in successive steps or horizontal slices while positioned above on unbroken ore.

Underhanded - as a noun

Devious people, collectively.

Underhanded - as an adverb

In an underhanded manner.

Example Sentences

"His underhanded tactics during the negotiation were unethical."
"She used underhanded means to get ahead in her career."
"The politician's underhanded campaign strategies backfired."
"The underhanded business deal left many investors deceived."
"He resorted to underhanded tricks to win the game."
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Word Game Points

Is UNDERHANDED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, underhanded is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

UNDERHANDED has a SCRABBLE points total of 17.

Is UNDERHANDED a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, underhanded is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
UNDERHANDED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 19.

Is UNDERHANDED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, underhanded is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
UNDERHANDED has a WORDFEUD points total of 18.

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