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

I think it was just a part of the culture and maybe like a weird backhanded way of support.

From Los Angeles Times

But asked if he wanted Truss to be leading the party when the next general election happens, Green offered only backhanded support.

From Washington Post

“Not even like Kevin — little ones,” Cedillo added — a backhanded compliment to De León, who is of Guatemalan descent, when Guatemalans also get mocked by Mexicans for their stature and complexion.

From Los Angeles Times