What are the opposite words for under-hand?

Under-hand, as a term, refers to acts that are devious or less than transparent. The antonym for under-hand would be "above-board." The term means open, honest, and upfront, the opposite of under-hand. If someone is acting above-board, they're doing something in a way that's completely legal and ethical. This term can be applied to everything from business dealings to sport matches. In contrast, under-hand refers to actions done in a sneaky way, often to cheat or deceive others. Using the correct terminology can help clarify the intentions behind an act, and help identify whether it's ethical and justifiable.

What are the antonyms for Under-hand?

• adj.

  • clandestine
  • authorized
  ,
  • known
  ,
  • legal
  ,
  • open
  ,
  • public
  ,
  • truthful
  .
  • covert
  • candid
  ,
  • overt
  ,
  • revealed
  ,
  • unconcealed
  .
  • crooked
  • ethical
  ,
  • good
  ,
  • law-abiding
  ,
  • lawful
  ,
  • moral
  ,
  • principled
  ,
  • scrupulous
  ,
  • straight
  ,
  • trustworthy
  .
  • deceitful
  • actual
  ,
  • authentic
  ,
  • faithful
  ,
  • genuine
  ,
  • ingenuous
  ,
  • just
  ,
  • loyal
  ,
  • naive
  ,
  • real
  ,
  • reliable
  ,
  • sincere
  ,
  • upright
  ,
  • valid
  .
  • deceptive
  • true
  .
  • foul
  • clean
  ,
  • fair
  ,
  • fragrant
  ,
  • incorrupt
  ,
  • innocent
  ,
  • inoffensive
  ,
  • nice
  ,
  • pleasing
  ,
  • pure
  ,
  • wonderful
  .
  • indirect
  • direct
  ,
  • straightforward
  .
  • sharp
  • benevolent
  ,
  • bland
  ,
  • blunt
  ,
  • boring
  ,
  • calm
  ,
  • dull
  ,
  • flat
  ,
  • ignorant
  ,
  • indefinite
  ,
  • indistinct
  ,
  • kind
  ,
  • lazy
  ,
  • low
  ,
  • mild
  ,
  • moderate
  ,
  • old-fashioned
  ,
  • slow
  ,
  • stupid
  ,
  • tasteless
  ,
  • undefined
  ,
  • unintelligent
  ,
  • unstylish
  .
  • shrewd
  • foolish
  ,
  • frivolous
  ,
  • idiotic
  ,
  • inept
  ,
  • obtuse
  ,
  • senseless
  ,
  • unclever
  ,
  • unreasonable
  ,
  • unthinking
  ,
  • unwise
  .
  • sly
  • Behaved
  ,
  • simple
  .
  • sneaking
  • artless
  ,
  • coarse
  ,
  • rough
  .
  • underhand
  • aboveboard
  ,
  • forthright
  ,
  • frank
  ,
  • honest
  .
  • unethical
  • Uncorrupt
  ,
  • appropriate
  ,
  • correct
  ,
  • decent
  ,
  • right
  ,
  • suitable
  .
  • unjust
  • equitable
  ,
  • impartial
  ,
  • unbiased
  ,
  • unprejudiced
  .
  • unreliable
  • accurate
  ,
  • certain
  ,
  • clear
  ,
  • constant
  ,
  • definite
  ,
  • dependable
  ,
  • responsible
  ,
  • stable
  ,
  • steady
  ,
  • strong
  ,
  • sure
  .
  • unscrupulous
  • honorable
  .

Synonyms:

parakeet, paraquet, paroquet, parrakeet, parroket, parrot, parrot, parakeet, paraquet, paroquet.