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
Contrived and backhanded are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Contrived" instead an adjective "Backhanded".
Nearby Words: backhander, backhand
Contrived
Contrived adjective - Lacking in natural or spontaneous quality.
Backhanded and contrived are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Backhanded" instead an adjective "Contrived".
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