Underhanded

Origin

under + handed

Full definition of underhanded

Adjective

1. Done by moving the hand (and arm) from below.
2. Sly, dishonest, corrupt, cheating.His underhanded trick backfired and he was disqualified.An underhanded compliment is actually criticism.

Usage notes

Nouns to which "underhanded" is often applied: tactic, way, dealing, method, trick, manner, thing, deal, scheme, practice.