What is another word for underhandedly?
Pronunciation:
[ ˌʌndəhˈandɪdlɪ], [ ˌʌndəhˈandɪdlɪ], [ ˌʌ_n_d_ə_h_ˈa_n_d_ɪ_d_l_ɪ]
Related words: wickedly, underhandedly, underhandedly
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Synonyms for Underhandedly:
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adv.
• dishonestly- corruptly ,
- craftily ,
- crookedly ,
- deceitfully ,
- deviously ,
- dishonestly ,
- dishonorably ,
- feloniously ,
- fraudulently ,
- hypocritically ,
- immorally ,
- insincerely ,
- traitorously ,
- treacherously ,
- unscrupulously .
- basely ,
- behind ones back ,
- disloyally ,
- faithlessly ,
- falseheartedly ,
- malevolently ,
- maliciously ,
- roguishly ,
- behind one's back ,
- unfaithfully .
Other relevant words:
- Hiddenly ,
- Infamously ,
- Slily ,
- clandestinely ,
- covertly ,
- deceptively ,
- disingenuously ,
- falsely ,
- foully ,
- furtively ,
- guilefully ,
- indirectly ,
- insidiously ,
- irregularly ,
- on the side ,
- on the sly ,
- overmuch ,
- perfidiously ,
- questionably ,
- quietly ,
- secretly ,
- shiftily ,
- sly ,
- slyly ,
- sneakily ,
- stealthily ,
- surreptitiously ,
- trickily ,
- underarm ,
- underhand ,
- untruthfully .
How to use "Underhandedly" in context?
What is Underhanded?
When someone uses underhanded tactics in order to gain an advantage over someone else, they are using a method that is not seen as fair or honest. This can be a very effective way to get what you want, but it can also backfire, often times without the person intending it to.
Underhanded tactics can take many forms, but the most common ones are cheating or lying. When someone is trying to get a edge by doing something that is not considered legal or fair, they are using an underhanded technique.
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