Underhanded
mediumun-der-HAN-did
adjective
Definition
Acting or done in a secret or dishonest way
Examples
“The underhanded tactics were exposed.”
“He used underhanded methods to win the contract.”
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GRE Tip
Underhanded is a medium-difficulty GRE word. On the GRE, you might see it paired with synonyms like "deceitful" or "duplicitous" in Sentence Equivalence questions. Look for contrast clues (however, despite, although) that signal the opposite meaning. Words like "forthright".
Related GRE Words
fraudulent
Obtained, done by, or involving deception; dishonest
disingenuous
Not candid or sincere; pretending to know less than one does
chicanery
The use of trickery to achieve a political, financial, or legal purpose
duplicity
Deceitfulness; double-dealing
counterfeit
Made in imitation with intent to deceive; forged; fake
guile
Sly or cunning intelligence; craftiness in deceiving others
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