

backhanded
/ΛbΓ¦kΛhΓ¦ndΙd/






adjective
With the back of the hand.
"The teacher gave a backhanded compliment, saying, "That's a decent effort, considering the circumstances." "


adjective
Insincere, sarcastic, ironic, or self-contradictory.



adjective
Indirect.





adverb
