Backhanded
Backhanded adjective - Not being or expressing what one appears to be or express.
Pretentious and backhanded are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Pretentious" instead the word "Backhanded" as a noun or an adjective.
Nearby Words: backhander, backhand
Pretentious
Pretentious adjective - Self-consciously trying to present an appearance of grandeur or importance.
Backhanded and pretentious are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Backhanded" instead the word "Pretentious" as a noun or an adjective.
Nearby Words: pretentiousness, pretentiously
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