单词	backhanded
释义	backhanded adjective back·​hand·​ed ˈbak-ˈhan-dəd  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 See all Synonyms & Antonyms 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 Phrases Containing backhanded backhanded compliment backhanded compliment Kids Definition backhanded adjective back·​hand·​ed ˈbak-ˌhan-dəd  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 Relevance 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 See More
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