Backhanded and Honest

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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

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Honest is an antonym for backhanded.

Nearby Words: backhander, backhand

Honest adjective - Being in the habit of telling the truth.

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Backhanded is an antonym for honest.

Nearby Words: honesty, honestly

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