CultureJuly 17, 2026
underhandedness
/ˌʌndərˈhændɪdnəs/
Definition
The quality of being deceptive, sneaky, or using dishonest methods to achieve a goal.
Etymology
Derived from the adjective 'underhanded,' which originated in the 17th century to describe something done from below or secretly, combined with the suffix '-ness' to denote a state or quality.
In the news
In the film review, the author notes that Matt Damon's Odysseus rarely displays the cunning or underhandedness typically associated with the character, focusing instead on his internal trauma.
Review: Nolan’s “The Odyssey” burns the world entire
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