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🙃backhanded

adjective
/ˈbækˌhændɪd/
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Meaning

Indirect or sarcastic, often appearing as praise but actually insulting.

Example Sentences

She gave him a backhanded compliment about his work.

Example Expressions

backhanded compliment

Synonyms

sarcastic, insincere, indirect, ironic, disparaging

Antonyms

sincere, genuine, direct

Collocations

backhanded compliment, backhanded remark, backhanded apology

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