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underhandedly Synonyms

Another word for underhandedly

Choosing another word for underhandedly depends on context, so the 12 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adverb (Context 1)

In a secret, dishonest, or deceitful manner.

Usage Example

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

Strongest
deceitfully
duplicitously
dishonestly
deviously
sneakily
Strong
slyly
surreptitiously
clandestinely
furtively
stealthily

• 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 underhand so the young child could hit it easily."

Strongest
underhand
underarm

Opposites of underhandedly

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

honestly
overhand
overarm
openly
forthrightly
transparently
candidly
fairly
See all opposites of underhandedly

• Nearby Words

undergrowth
underhand
underhanded
underhandedly
underhandedness
underinformed
underinvest

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