Difference between Underhand and Crooked

What is the difference between Underhand and Crooked?

Underhand as an adjective is dishonest and sneaky; done in a secret or sly manner while Crooked as an adjective is not straight; having one or more bends or angles.

Underhand

Part of speech: adverb

Definition: with an underhand movement in a sly, sneaky or secret manner

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: dishonest and sneaky; done in a secret or sly manner (in various ball games, of a ball) thrown etc with the hand brought forward and up from below

Crooked

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Not straight; having one or more bends or angles.Set at an angle; not vertical or square.Dishonest or illegal.

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To bend, or form into a hook.

Example sentence: The privilege of ruling would be in the hands of the skilled and the learned, with a wide scope left for profitable crooked deals carried on by the Jews, who would be attracted by the enormous extension of the international speculations of the national banks.

We hope you now know whether to use Underhand or Crooked in your sentence.

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