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
Fake and backhanded are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Fake" instead the word "Backhanded" as an adjective or a noun.
Nearby Words: backhander, backhand
Fake
Fake adjective - Not being or expressing what one appears to be or express.
Usage example: the fake friendliness of the sales rep made me want to gag
Backhanded and fake are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Backhanded" instead the word "Fake" as an adjective or a noun.
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