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
Pious and backhanded are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Pious" instead an adjective "Backhanded".
Nearby Words: backhander, backhand
Pious
Pious adjective - Firm in one's allegiance to someone or something.
Backhanded and pious are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Backhanded" instead an adjective "Pious".
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