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
Double and backhanded are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Double" instead the word "Backhanded" as an adjective or a noun.
Nearby Words: backhander, backhand
Double
Double adjective - Not being or expressing what one appears to be or express.
Usage example: she's known for speaking with a double tongue, so I doubt that her concern is very heartfelt
Backhanded and double are semantically related. You can use "Backhanded" instead the word "Double" as an adjective or a noun.
Mutual synonyms
Related pairs
- counterfeit and backhanded
- counterfeit and double
- ambiguous and backhanded
- ambiguous and double
- false and backhanded
- false and double
- double-dealing and backhanded
- double-dealing and double
- hypocritical and backhanded
- hypocritical and double
- insincere and backhanded
- insincere and double
- deceitful and backhanded
- deceitful and double
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