underhands

Deceptive, shady types

Underhands is the plural of underhand, referring to throws or pitches delivered with the hand below shoulder level: She practiced her underhands until they were accurate.

The word appears rarely as a plural noun; underhand more commonly functions as an adjective or adverb describing either the throwing motion or secretive, deceitful behavior.

deceptive

sneaky

Stealthily deceptive

scheming · manipulative · cunning · deceitful · duplicitous · treacherous · dishonest · trickery · subterfuge · backstabbing

pitching

softball

Variant with larger ball

  • slowpitchSoftball with mandatory arcs
  • tossLight, casual throw
  • lobHigh-arcing throw or hit

throw · underarm · arc · windmill · delivery · release · pitcher · mechanics · grip · bowling

Opposites
throwing motion

underhandsoverhands

Throws from raised arm

overarms · sidearms · fastballs

moral character

underhandsethical practices

Right conduct guidelines

ethical behavior

underhandsfair play

Honorable conduct in games

ethical conduct

Phrases
Family

underhanded, underhand, underhandedness, underhandedly, underhanding

Familiarity
Top 500,000
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Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G