backhanded
backhanded · more backhanded · most backhanded
In a backhanded mannerIn a backhanded manner.
/ˈbækˌhændəd/
» The English teacher uses subtle, backhanded compliments that undermine the non-native speakers' abilities.
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1 sensesIn a backhanded manner.
Examples
2 sentencesThe English teacher uses subtle, backhanded compliments that undermine the non-native speakers' abilities.
Tom backhanded me.
Origin
From back + hand + -ed.From back + hand + -ed.
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Forms
more backhanded, most backhanded| Comparative | more backhanded Lesson |
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| Superlative | most backhanded |
regular
Word family
1 related wordsRelatedbackhand
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form