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Meaning of word backhanded from English dictionary with examples, synonyms and antonyms.

backhanded   adjective

Meaning : (of racket strokes) made across the body with back of hand facing direction of stroke.

Synonyms : backhand

(of racket strokes) made with palm facing direction of stroke.

forehand, forehanded

Meaning : Roundabout or ambiguous.

Example : Attacks from that source amounted to a backhanded compliment to his integrity.
A backhanded and dishonest way of reaching his goal.