Forthright and Underhanded

Forthright

Forthright adjective - Free in expressing one's true feelings and opinions.

Underhanded is an antonym for forthright.

Underhanded

Underhanded adjective - Given to or marked by cheating and deception.
Usage example: the commercial is a part of an underhanded PR campaign to whitewash the company's environmental record

Forthright is an antonym for underhanded.

Nearby Word: underhand
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Underhanded or Forthright. 2016. Accessed July 21, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/forthright/underhanded.
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