underhanded

Example Sentences

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“It was an underhanded thing to do,” Roach said, “and they knew that it would be controversial.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 18, 2026

He’s dealing with the laws of the state, and by employing the kind of underhanded tactics that might have worked in a familial context, he has opened himself to legal consequences.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 11, 2025

"Nigerian authorities are not unaware of this underhanded move," Gen Tchiani was quoted as saying by AFP.

From BBC • Dec. 27, 2024

Yes, partly I do, because he’s resorted to going back to an old life that’s slightly underhanded to save the above-board life he really wants.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2024

She may be selfish, stingy and underhanded, but she’ll readily back down as long as you don’t provoke her and make her unreasonable.

From "The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank