Difference between Underhand and Underhandedly

What is the difference between Underhand and Underhandedly?

Underhand as an adverb is with an underhand movement while Underhandedly as an adverb is in an underhanded manner.

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

Underhandedly

Part of speech: adverb

Definition: In an underhanded manner.

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

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