English

Verb

underhanding

1. present participle of underhand

Adjective

underhanding ‎(comparative more underhanding, superlative most underhanding)

1. Devious; passive-aggressive.
   • 2000, Jeffrey Watson, Biblical Counseling for Today, ISBN 1418565687:

     Maybe during the first session we can try to size up the type of anger problem she has: exploding? underhanding? somatizing?

   • 2009, Alfred Colo, REAPER: Elegy, ISBN 1465332243:

     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.

   • 2012, Kathleen M. Reay, Toxic Divorce: A Workbook for Alienated Parents, ISBN 0986917826:

     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.