hands down
adverb
ˈhan(d)z-ˈdau̇n 
1
: without much effort : easily
2
: without question
hands-down
ˈhan(d)z-ˌdau̇n
adjective 
Synonyms
- all right
- alright
- assuredly
- certainly
- clearly
- definitely
- doubtless
- easily
- forsooth
- inarguably
- incontestably
- incontrovertibly
- indeed
- indisputably
- plainly
- really
- so
- sure
- surely
- truly
- unarguably
- undeniably
- undoubtedly
- unquestionably
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Example Sentences
She could win any race hands down. It's hands down the best movie of the year.
Word History
First Known Use
1853, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Kids Definition
hands down
adverb
ˈhandz-ˈdau̇n
: without question : easily
He won the race hands down.
hands-down 1 of 3
adjective
as in easy
involving minimal difficulty or effort after all that worrying, the game for the championship turned out to be a hands-down win Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- easy
- smooth
- simple
- cheap
- effortless
- ready
- straightforward
- painless
- downhill
- quick
- obvious
- snap
- facile
- royal
- fluent
- light
- soft
- fluid
- unequivocal
- uncomplicated
- unmistakable
- apparent
- unambiguous
- evident
- idiotproof
- palpable
- clear
- distinct
- clear-cut
- open-and-shut
- unchallenging
- mindless
- manifest
- patent
- transparent
- plain
- perspicuous
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- difficult
- formidable
- tough
- hard
- killer
- arduous
- herculean
- laborious
- severe
- grueling
- strenuous
- rough
- stiff
- murderous
- demanding
- exacting
- troublesome
- painful
- exhausting
- problematic
- labored
- onerous
- toilsome
- stressful
- burdensome
- problematical
- toilful
- gruelling
- oppressive
- complex
- complicated
- involved
- intricate
- taxing
- knotty
- recondite
- abstruse
hands down
2 of 3adverb
1
as in sure
without any question she is hands down the most gifted musician in the class Synonyms & Similar Words
- sure
- definitely
- surely
- certainly
- for certain
- for sure
- damn well
- clearly
- probably
- all right
- likely
- really
- undoubtedly
- easily
- so
- truly
- assuredly
- unquestionably
- by all odds
- undeniably
- indeed
- indisputably
- doubtless
- possibly
- perhaps
- alright
- plainly
- forsooth
- by all means
- unarguably
- incontrovertibly
- incontestably
- obviously
- inarguably
- conceivably
- unmistakably
2
as in easily
without difficulty she'll win the dancing competition hands down Synonyms & Similar Words
- easily
- smoothly
- easy
- effortlessly
- without ado
- freely
- without a hitch
- lightly
- efficiently
- readily
- no sweat
- in a breeze
- well
- handily
- fluently
- painlessly
- facilely
- instinctively
- skillfully
- spontaneously
- dexterously
- masterfully
- naturally
- ably
- adroitly
- expertly
- competently
- deftly
- proficiently
- adeptly
- intuitively
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- hardly
- strenuously
- laboriously
- awkwardly
- arduously
- thoroughly
- maladroitly
- unskillfully
- clumsily
- painfully
- gracelessly
- painstakingly
- ineptly
- intensely
- meticulously
- intently
- diligently
- tirelessly
- ham-handedly
- mightily
- assiduously
- industriously
- indefatigably
- sedulously
hands down
3 of 3verb
1
as in passes (down)
Synonyms & Similar Words
- passes (down)
- hands over
- leaves
- wills
- bequeaths
- deeds
- aliens
- turns in
- turns over
- makes over
- conveys
- grants
- assigns
- contributes
- presents
- alienates
- transfers
- cedes
- commends
- transmits
- vests
- donates
- loans
- intrusts
- bestows
- relinquishes
- yields
- releases
- confers
- commits
- moves
- trusts
- passes
- rents
- surrenders
- lends
- consigns
- delivers
- leases
- entrusts
- lets
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- expropriates
2
as in kithes
Synonyms & Similar Words
- kithes
- reports
- informs
- manifests
- notifies
- reveals
- discloses
- apprises
- divulges
- intimates
- reasons
- imparts
- communicates
- features
- shows
- disseminates
- introduces
- advises
- confirms
- rationalizes
- blurbs
- justifies
- puffs
- spreads
- rings
- vindicates
- argues
- tolls
- promotes
- plugs
- bulletins
- knells
- bills
- defends
- billboards
- pitches
- perseveres
- upholds
- gazettes
- supports
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- ignores
- neglects
- disregards
- minimizes
- conceals
- overlooks
- hushes (up)
- silences
- withholds
- suppresses
- recalls
- understates
- plays down
- downplays
- rejects
- underplays
- retracts
- revokes
- abandons
- counters
- challenges
- recants
- negates
- disputes
- disclaims
- repudiates
- contradicts
- disavows
- denies
- refutes
- questions
- disowns
- disproves
- negatives
- soft-pedals
- confutes
- rebuts
- de-emphasizes
- gainsays