Underhanding
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Underhanding is an adjective meaning Devious; passive-aggressive.
Meaning
Devious; passive-aggressive.
More Meanings
- present participle and gerund of underhand
Example Sentences
Maybe during the first session we can try to size up the type of anger problem she has: exploding? underhanding? somatizing?
In holier ways that honor and bless with peace and happiness, passing the understanding of ghost whisperers 'tall', under-handing utterances of -- disquieting anxieties, invading love's sanctuary.
The third passive type of anger is called underhanding. It's the least obvious type but nevertheless very destructive and harmful. It involves using sarcasm, gossip, teasing, sharing secrets, pouting, or obstructive acts such as forgetting to give someone a message or sabotaging group efforts.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include sneaky, corrupt, crooked, underarm, insidious, devious.
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