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:
He gave me what sounded like a backhanded compliment.
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