Backhanded and Unfeigned
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
Unfeigned is an antonym for backhanded.
Nearby Words: backhander, backhand
Unfeigned
Unfeigned adjective - Genuine in feeling.
Usage example: the young soprano retains an unfeigned humility that is surprising, given the critical acclaim she has received
Backhanded is an antonym for unfeigned.
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