low road

noun

, Slang.

1. a method, manner, etc., that is underhand, unscrupulous, or otherwise contemptible.

Example Sentences

Still very much taking issue with all the "weird" chatter surrounding his campaign and his newly tapped VP pick, JD Vance, Trump provided further proof that the effective strategy is getting to him by taking the low road, lashing out at his opponents with a tirade of insults and even referring to Harris supporters as "perverts."

From Salon

Disingenuous conflations of crime rates and political leanings are performative politics at best, not substantive debate, but if you’re going to take the low road at least come prepared with powerful examples of L.A.’s wickedness.

From Los Angeles Times

Voters are pretty cynical themselves and aren’t shocked when politicians veer to the low road for expediency.

From Los Angeles Times

“There’s this idea that women especially are supposed to take the high road, turn the other cheek and all of that, and men can get away with the low road, and they certainly do in music. It’s a kind of double standard. Women are labeled ‘catty’ when confronting bad behavior, like in ‘Dear John.’

From Seattle Times

The judge lifted reporting restrictions to allow Tye, of Low Road in Friston, to be named, due to the serious nature of the crime.

From BBC