Meaning of the word "backhanded compliment" in English
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backhanded compliment
US /ˈbækˌhæn.dɪd ˈkɑm.plɪ.mənt/
UK /ˈbækˌhæn.dɪd ˈkɑm.plɪ.mənt/
Noun
1.
a compliment that is also an insult or that implies something negative
Example:
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Her comment about my dress being 'surprisingly nice' felt like a backhanded compliment.
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He gave me a backhanded compliment, saying I was smart for a beginner.
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