backhanded

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Last Thanksgiving was full of backhanded compliments and pointed remarks.

From MarketWatch

One inning earlier, he made a sensational backhanded grab of a hard grounder hit down the line by Lee May, spun around in foul territory and somehow threw out the runner.

From Seattle Times

Royals SS Bobby Witt Jr. made a sliding backhanded catch in the outfield grass to rob Mike Tauchman of a hit in the third inning.

From Washington Times

We all know what their backhanded compliment is coded to mean!

From Seattle Times

Second baseman Dylan Moore tried to make a backhanded stab but couldn’t come up with the ball.

From Seattle Times