Backhanded
Backhanded adjective - Not being or expressing what one appears to be or express.
Usage example: “You throw okay, for a girl” is a bit of a backhanded compliment
Genuine is an antonym for backhanded.
Nearby Words: backhander, backhand
Genuine
Genuine adjective - Being exactly as appears or as claimed.
Backhanded is an antonym for genuine.
Nearby Words: genuinely, genuineness
Both words in one sentence
- His farewell to FastJack comes in the form of backhanded compliments, but they're genuine and remorseful nonetheless.
Source: Characters / Shadowrun
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