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backhanded

adjective

/ˈbækˌhændɪd/

Meaning

Indirect or sarcastic, often appearing as praise but actually insulting.

She gave him a backhanded compliment about his work.

backhanded compliment

sarcastic, insincere, indirect, ironic, disparaging

sincere, genuine, direct

backhanded compliment, backhanded remark, backhanded apology

Not exactly known, defined, or established; vague or uncertain.

lasting for only a short time; temporary

very thorough and demanding; strict and severe

arousing intense distaste or disgust

able to be deduced; possible to be inferred

(of an increase) becoming more and more rapid.