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backhanded

The word “backhanded” has 3 syllables: back-hand-ed

It's pronounced as /ˌbækˈhændɪd/

What is synonym and antonym for backhanded?

In the thesaurus, “backhanded” has 62 synonyms and 15 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for backhanded along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for backhanded

  • Janus-faced
  • Pecksniffian
  • affected
  • ambiguous
  • artificial
  • assumed
  • bogus
  • campy
  • canting
  • claptrap
  • contrived
  • counterfeit
  • deceitful
  • devious
  • dishonest
  • double
  • double-dealing
  • double-edged
  • double-faced
  • empty
  • equivocal
  • facetious
  • facile
  • fake
  • false
  • feigned
  • forced
  • glib
  • hollow
  • hypocritical
  • insincere
  • jive
  • jocular
  • left-handed
  • lip
  • mealy
  • mealymouthed
  • meaningless
  • mechanical
  • pharisaical
  • phoney
  • phoney-baloney
  • phony
  • phony-baloney
  • pious
  • pretended
  • put-on
  • sanctimonious
  • sarcastic
  • sardonic
  • self-righteous
  • sham
  • simon-pure
  • simulated
  • strained
  • superficial
  • tongue-in-cheek
  • two-edged
  • two-faced
  • unctuous
  • unnatural
  • untruthful

Antonyms for backhanded

  • artless
  • candid
  • direct
  • forthright
  • frank
  • genuine
  • heart-to-heart
  • heartfelt
  • honest
  • open
  • plain
  • sincere
  • straightforward
  • undesigning
  • unfeigned

Meanings of backhanded

  • verb
    1. To execute a backhand stroke or throw.
    2. To slap with the back of one's hand.
  • adjective
    1. With the back of the hand.
    2. Involving a backward flip of the hand.
    3. Insincere, sarcastic, ironic, or self-contradictory.
    4. Indirect.
    5. Backwards, turned around.
    6. (of writing) inclining to the left.
    7. Retrospective, occurring after the fact rather than in advance.
    8. Self-serving, corrupt, slipshod, or neglectful.
  • adverb
    1. In a backhanded manner.

Example Sentences

  • She delivered a subtle but effective backhanded compliment during the conversation.
  • The politician attempted to disguise criticism with a backhanded compliment.
  • His backhanded attempt at humor fell flat in the awkward silence.
  • The praise seemed genuine, but it carried a hidden backhanded insult.
  • The review contained a mix of positive and backhanded comments about the performance.

On this page you'll find 77 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to backhanded, such as: Janus-faced, Pecksniffian, affected, ambiguous, artificial, artless, assumed.

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