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Synonyms

clandestine, covert, furtive, hugger-mugger, private, secret, sneak, sneaky, stealthy, surreptitious, undercover, underhanded—more at SECRET

un·der·growth noun : low growth (as of herbs and shrubs) on the floor of a forest

1underhand adverb 1 : in a clandestine or secret manner

2 : with an underhand motion

2underhand adjective 1 : marked by secrecy, chicanery, and deception : not honest and aboveboard : UNDERHANDED

2 : made with the hand kept below the level of the shoulder

1underhanded adverb : UNDERHAND

2underhanded adjective : marked by secrecy and deception

— un·der·hand·ed·ly adverb

— un·der·hand·ed·ness noun

Synonyms

clandestine, covert, furtive, hugger-mugger, private, secret, sneak, sneaky, stealthy, surreptitious, undercover, underground—more at SECRET

crooked, deceptive, dishonest, fast, fraudulent, shady, sharp, shifty—more at DISHONEST

un·der·lie verb -lay ; -lain ; -ly·ing 1 : to lie or be situated under

2 : to be at the basis of : form the foundation of

un·der·line verb 1 : to draw a line under

2 : to put emphasis on : EMPHASIZE

— underline noun

Synonyms

accent, accentuate, emphasize, feature, highlight, play, point, stress, underscore—more at EMPHASIZE

un·der·ling noun : one who is under the orders of another : SUBORDINATE

Synonyms

inferior, junior, subordinate; also attendant, follower, retainer; domestic, menial, steward; flunky, henchman, lackey, minion; adjutant, aid, aide, assistant, coadjutor, deputy, second; helpmate, helpmeet, mate, sidekick

Antonyms

senior, superior

un·der·lip noun : the lower lip

un·der·ly·ing adjective 1 : lying under or below

2 : of, relating to, or forming the base or essence : FUNDAMENTAL <~ principles>

Synonyms

basic, elemental, elementary, essential, fundamental, rudimentary—more at ELEMENTARY

un·der·mine verb 1 : to excavate beneath

2 : to weaken or wear away secretly or gradually

un·der·most adjective : lowest in relative position

— undermost adverb

1underneath preposition 1 : directly under

2 : under subjection to

2underneath adverb 1 : below a surface or object : BENEATH

2 : on the lower side

un·der·nour·ished adjective : supplied with insufficient nourishment

— un·der·nour·ish·ment noun

un·der·pants noun plural : a usu. short undergarment for the lower trunk : DRAWERS

un·der·part noun : a part lying on the lower side (as of a bird or mammal)

un·der·pass noun : a crossing of a highway and another way (as a road) at different levels; also : the lower level

un·der·pay verb : to pay less than what is normal or required

un·der·pin verb : to hold up or serve as a foundation or prop for

un·der·pin·ning noun 1 : the material and construction (as a foundation) used for support of a structure

2 : something that serves as a foundation

Synonyms

[1] brace, bulwark, buttress, mount, shore, stay, support—more at SUPPORT

[2] base, basis, bedrock, footing, foundation, ground, groundwork, keystone—more at BASE

un·der·play verb : to treat or handle with restraint; especially : to play a role with subdued force

un·der·pop·u·lat·ed adjective : having a lower than normal or desirable density of population

un·der·priv·i·leged adjective : having fewer esp. economic and social privileges than others

un·der·pro·duc·tion noun : the production of less than enough to satisfy the demand or of less than the usual supply

un·der·rate verb : to rate or value too low

un·der·rep·re·sent·ed adjective : inadequately represented

un·der·score verb 1 : to draw a line under : UNDERLINE

2 : to place emphasis on : EMPHASIZE

— underscore noun

Synonyms

accent, accentuate, emphasize, feature, highlight, play, point, stress, underline—more at EMPHASIZE

1undersea adjective : being, carried on, or used beneath the surface of the sea

2undersea or un·der·seas adverb : beneath the surface of the sea

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