underhand

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. adjective with hand brought forward and up from below shoulder level
  2. adjective marked by deception
  3. adverb slyly and secretly; - John Donne; - C.G.Bowers

Etymology

From under + hand.

In classic literature

Synonyms

underhanded, underarm

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