Meaning of the word backhanded in English
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backhanded
US /ˌbækˈhæn.dɪd/
UK /ˌbækˈhæn.dɪd/
Adjective
1.
A backhanded remark seems pleasant but may really be a criticism or mean something unkind:
Example:
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He gave me what sounded like a backhanded compliment.
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