Synonyms of underhanded
5 similar words
Another word for underhanded is understaffed. Other synonyms of underhanded are backhanded, sneaky, underhand and underhandedly.
Synonyms and similar words for underhanded
adjectiveInsincere; sarcastic.
adjectiveSecret; surreptitious.
adjectiveUnderstaffed.
- underhand
- understaffedHaving an inadequate number of workers or assistants.
adverbIn an underhanded manner.
- underhandedlyIn an underhanded manner.
Meaning of underhanded
- adjective Done by moving the hand (and arm) from below.
- adjective Sly, dishonest, corrupt, cheating.
- adjective Insincere; sarcastic.
Questions about synonyms of underhanded
- What is another word for underhanded?
- Underhanded has 5 synonyms on Word.ws, such as understaffed, backhanded, sneaky, underhand and underhandedly.
- What does underhanded mean?
- Underhanded means done by moving the hand (and arm) from below.
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