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underhandedly Antonyms

Opposite of underhandedly

Because the opposite of underhandedly shifts with each meaning, the 10 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adverb (Context 1)

In a secret, dishonest, or deceitful manner.

Usage Example

"The rival corporation acted honestly by bribing suppliers to delay shipments to their competitors."

Strongest
honestly
openly
forthrightly
transparently
Strong
candidly
fairly
truthfully
aboveground

• adverb (Context 2)

With an underhand motion, in which the hand or arm moves below the level of the shoulder.

Usage Example

"She tossed the softball overhand so the young child could hit it easily."

Strongest
overhand
overarm

Similar words to underhandedly

Words similar to underhandedly shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

underhand
deceitfully
underarm
duplicitously
sneakily
dishonestly
deviously
slyly
See all synonyms of underhandedly

• Nearby Words

undergrowth
underhand
underhanded
underhandedly
underhandedness
underinformed
underinsured

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Underhandedly. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/underhandedly
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