backhanded (Meaning)
backhanded (a)
(of racket strokes) made across the body with back of hand facing direction of stroke
backhanded (s)
roundabout or ambiguous
backhanded (a.)
With the hand turned backward; as, a backhanded blow.
Indirect; awkward; insincere; sarcastic; as, a backhanded compliment.
Turned back, or inclining to the left; as, a backhanded letters.
Synonyms & Antonyms of backhanded
backhanded Sentence Examples
- The politician's backhanded compliment left a bitter taste in his opponent's mouth.
- The backhanded slap from his supervisor undermined his confidence.
- The team's backhanded victory was met with mixed emotions.
- The backhanded apology failed to appease the injured party.
- The backhanded negotiation tactic proved to be a shrewd move.
- The backhanded offer of help was thinly veiled sarcasm.
- The backhanded compliment concealed a hidden insult.
- The backhanded praise was a subtle form of mockery.
- The backhanded remark cut like a knife.
- The backhanded apology was insincere and insufficient.
FAQs About the word backhanded
(of racket strokes) made across the body with back of hand facing direction of stroke, roundabout or ambiguousWith the hand turned backward; as, a backhanded bl
hypocritical, strained, fake, meaningless, superficial, hollow, lip, phoney,double, pretended
direct, honest,sincere, direct, heartfelt, honest, genuine, heartfelt, artless, unfeigned
The politician's backhanded compliment left a bitter taste in his opponent's mouth.
The backhanded slap from his supervisor undermined his confidence.
The team's backhanded victory was met with mixed emotions.
The backhanded apology failed to appease the injured party.
