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underhand Synonyms

Another word for underhand

Choosing another word for underhand depends on context, so the 14 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 4 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Acting or done in a secret, dishonest, or deceitful way.

Usage Example

"The firm was accused of using underhanded tactics to win the government contract."

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underhanded
deceitful
devious
Strong
sneaky
duplicitous
sly
furtive
clandestine

• adjective (Context 2)

Executed with the arm or hand moving forward and upward from below the level of the shoulder, or gripped with the palm facing upward (in sports).

Usage Example

"In softball, the pitcher is required to use an underarm delivery."

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underarm

• adverb (Context 3)

With the arm or hand moving forward and upward from below shoulder level.

Usage Example

"He tossed the keys underarm across the kitchen table to his brother."

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underarm

• adverb (Context 4)

In a secret, dishonest, or deceitful manner.

Usage Example

"The negotiators were suspected of dealing underhandedly with rival bidders."

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underhandedly
deceitfully
Strong
secretly
slyly
furtively

Opposites of underhand

The opposite of underhand shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

overhand
overarm
aboveboard
honest
openly
honestly
open
overhead
See all opposites of underhand

• Nearby Words

undergraduate
underground
undergrowth
underhand
underhanded
underhandedly
underhandedness

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Underhand. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/underhand
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