Backhanded and Forthright
Opposite meaning words
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
Forthright is an antonym for backhanded.
Nearby Words: backhander, backhand
Forthright
Forthright adjective - Free in expressing one's true feelings and opinions.
Backhanded is an antonym for forthright.
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