backhanded

Example Sentences

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Last Thanksgiving was full of backhanded compliments and pointed remarks.

From MarketWatch

I’m not out there fishing for compliments, and especially not backhanded ones.

From Washington Post

Rihanna’s stylist did pick up a fan in conservative commentator Candace Owens, who gave her and the superstar singer a backhanded compliment for performing in a flowing red dress.

From Los Angeles Times

The Welsh singer added: "It's sort of a backhanded compliment: 'I've got to have you, but this is the song.'"

From BBC

In a closed-door debate for members only, Dhillon apologized for the messages, but in a tone that at least one person present heard as backhanded.

From Washington Post