Synonyms of underhand

underhand 1 of 2

adverb

as in underhanded

Synonyms & Similar Words

• underhanded
• underhandedly
• stealthily
• furtively
• surreptitiously
• underground
• secretively
• sneakily
• covertly
• undercover
• collusively
• clandestinely
• conspiratorially
• offstage
• offscreen
• inwardly
• tête-à-tête
• à deux
• sotto voce
• privately
• secretly
• intimately
• confidentially
• backstage
• in camera

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• publicly
• openly

underhand

2 of 2

adjective

1

as in fraudulent

given to or marked by cheating and deception

willing to stoop to underhand methods in order to win

Synonyms & Similar Words

• fraudulent
• deceptive
• shady
• crooked
• dishonest
• underhanded
• fast
• duplicitous
• rogue
• false
• shifty
• bent
• sharp
• guileful
• artful
• double-dealing
• unscrupulous
• unprincipled
• unethical
• treacherous
• cunning
• deceitful
• subtle
• deceiving
• unconscionable
• sly
• wily
• delusive
• slick
• devious
• crafty
• sneaky
• slippery
• insidious
• perfidious
• furtive
• cagey
• tricky
• beguiling
• foxy
• cagy
• delusory
• deluding
• sneaking
• trickish
• defrauding

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• straight
• honest
• ethical
• honorable
• aboveboard
• scrupulous
• decent
• upright
• just
• conscientious
• straightforward
• forthright

2

as in clandestine

undertaken or done so as to escape being observed or known by others

the congressman's underhand attempt to slip several pork barrel items into the bill

Synonyms & Similar Words

• clandestine
• covert
• sneak
• undercover
• underground
• private
• underhanded
• sneaking
• surreptitious
• stealth
• sneaky
• secret
• furtive
• stealthy
• behind-the-scenes
• hole-and-corner
• backstairs
• privy
• hush-hush
• undisclosed
• hugger-mugger
• confidential
• closed-door
• off-the-record
• off-the-books
• hidden
• restricted
• classified
• back-channel
• top secret
• secreted
• subterranean
• concealed
• unexposed
• unadvertised

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• overt
• public
• open
• avowed
• straightforward
• acknowledged
• obvious
• plain
• undisguised
• evident
• unrestricted
• aboveboard
• clear
• unclassified
• unconcealed
• manifest
• patent