Backhanded and Straightforward

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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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Straightforward is an antonym for backhanded.

Nearby Words: backhander, backhand

Straightforward adjective - Going straight to the point clearly and firmly.

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Backhanded is an antonym for straightforward.

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