Definition of underhand

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  • underhand is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 14
  • underhand is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 14
  • underhand is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 16

Definition of underhand

  • marked by deception (adjective)

    Examples

    1. achieved success in business only by underhand methods

    Synonyms

    1. sneaky
    2. underhanded
  • with hand brought forward and up from below shoulder level (adjective)

    Examples

    1. an underhand pitch
    2. an underhand stroke

    Synonyms

    1. underarm
    2. underhanded
  • slyly and secretly (adverb)

    Examples

    1. Mean revenge, committed underhand
    2. oldline aristocratic diplomats underhandedly undermined the attempt...to align Germany with the Western democracies

    Synonyms

    1. underhandedly
  • with the hand swung below shoulder level (adverb)

    Synonyms

    1. underarm

See definition of underhand in Merriam Webster