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单词 backhanded
释义

backhanded

adjective

back·​hand·​ed ˈbak-ˈhan-dəd How to pronounce backhanded (audio)
1
: indirect, devious
especially : sarcastic
a backhanded compliment
2
: using or made with a backhand
backhandedly adverb

Synonyms

  • artificial
  • counterfeit
  • double
  • double-dealing
  • double-faced
  • fake
  • feigned
  • hypocritical
  • insincere
  • Janus-faced
  • jive [slang]
  • left-handed
  • lip
  • mealy
  • mealymouthed
  • Pecksniffian
  • phony
  • phoney
  • phony-baloney
  • phoney-baloney
  • pretended
  • two-faced
  • unctuous
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Example Sentences

We were disappointed by his backhanded apology. “You throw okay, for a girl” is a bit of a backhanded compliment
Recent Examples on the Web Texas Rangers shortstop Corey Seager, who was positioned on the second-base side of the bag, made a backhanded stop but didn’t have a play at first. Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2022 Some people call this a backhanded compliment, while others refer to it as negging—verbal emotional abuse with the intent of lowering someone’s self-esteem. Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 26 July 2022 The lead-up to Tuesday's contest also featured backhanded declarations of support from an unwelcome interloper: Trump. Rick Klein, ABC News, 22 Aug. 2022 Speaking to Justin Long on her podcast Bialik Breakdown, Bialik recalled some of the most backhanded remarks she's received in the hosting position. Kelly Wynne, PEOPLE.com, 26 July 2022 In the seventh, González made a smooth, backhanded slide of a grab to take a hit away from Diego Castillo. Susan Slusser, San Francisco Chronicle, 17 June 2022 Phillip Danault got the secondary assist and really made the goal happen with a twirl-around backhanded pass to Durzi that left the Flyers helplessly out of position. Aaron Bracy, ajc, 29 Jan. 2022 The 1-0 lead didn’t last long as CC’s Parker Jamieson answered at 6:07 of the same period with a backhanded rebound after defenseman Nick Condon’s shot from the left point caromed off the goalpost. Brad Emons, Detroit Free Press, 13 Mar. 2022 Morant showcased his singular style in the second quarter, launching skyward to pirouette midair and dish a backhanded layup off the backboard. Julia Poe, chicagotribune.com, 27 Feb. 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

1748, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

backhanded

adjective

back·​hand·​ed ˈbak-ˌhan-dəd How to pronounce backhanded (audio)
1
: using or done with a backhand
a backhanded catch
2
: not sincere
backhanded praise

backhanded

adjective

as in double
not being or expressing what one appears to be or express "I'm amazed you did so well" is a bit of a backhanded compliment

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • double
  • lip
  • fake
  • pretended
  • hypocritical
  • insincere
  • mealymouthed
  • strained
  • superficial
  • feigned
  • hollow
  • phony
  • meaningless
  • unctuous
  • artificial
  • phoney
  • two-faced
  • assumed
  • mechanical
  • double-faced
  • counterfeit
  • phony-baloney
  • phoney-baloney
  • dishonest
  • unnatural
  • mealy
  • forced
  • jive
  • pious
  • false
  • contrived
  • left-handed
  • Janus-faced
  • glib
  • affected
  • double-dealing
  • claptrap
  • Pecksniffian
  • deceitful
  • facetious
  • simulated
  • empty
  • facile
  • jocular
  • untruthful
  • devious
  • sham
  • bogus
  • sanctimonious
  • put-on
  • campy
  • tongue-in-cheek
  • canting
  • self-righteous
  • pharisaical
  • simon-pure

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • heartfelt
  • sincere
  • genuine
  • candid
  • artless
  • honest
  • direct
  • unfeigned
  • frank
  • forthright
  • plain
  • open
  • straightforward
  • undesigning
  • heart-to-heart
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