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underhandedacting in a secret, dishonest, or deceptive way

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: acting in a secret, dishonest, or deceptive way

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌʌndərˈhændɪd/

Korean meaning: 은밀하고 부정직하며 기만적인

Korean pronunciation: 언더**핸**디드

Example Sentences

  • The politician's underhanded campaign against his rival was exposed by the media.
  • She used underhanded methods to get the promotion, like spreading rumors about her colleagues.
  • My brother's underhanded way of eating the last piece of cake was hiding it in his room!

underhanded

ADJECTIVE

//ˌʌndərˈhændɪd//

acting in a secret, dishonest, or deceptive way

underhanded concept
💡 Concept

acting in a secret, dishonest, or deceptive way

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underhanded rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

His underhanded deals left him stranded, clutching only branded regrets!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˌʌndərˈhændɪd/
🇬🇧 UK/ˌʌndəˈhændɪd/

🌳Etymology

Prefixunder--
Roothand
Suffix--ed

Origin

From the phrase 'under hand,' referring to something done secretly or out of sight, with the adjective suffix '-ed' added. The term originally referred to actions performed below the level of public view or awareness.

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🎵Rhyme

strandedhandedlandedbranded
stranded
handed
landed
branded

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📝Examples

The politician's underhanded campaign against his rival was exposed by the media.

She used underhanded methods to get the promotion, like spreading rumors about her colleagues.

😄 Fun example

My brother's underhanded way of eating the last piece of cake was hiding it in his room!

The company's underhanded practices included secretly collecting customer data without permission.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

sneakydeceptivedishonestslydevious

Antonyms

honeststraightforwardaboveboard

Related

manipulativeschemingcraftysecretive