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backhanded
UK
/ˈbækˌhændɪd/
US
/ˈbækˌhændɪd/
more backhanded
Comp.
most backhanded
Super.
UK
/ˈbækˌhændɪd/
US
/ˈbækˌhændɪd/
Translations
He gave her a backhanded compliment.
Он сделал ей косвенный комплимент.
Her backhanded remark left everyone confused.
Ее двусмысленное замечание оставило всех в замешательстве.
Additional translations
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Her backhanded compliment about my cooking left me wondering if she actually liked it.
His backhanded apology didn't feel sincere, as it seemed more like an excuse.
She scored with a powerful backhanded shot from the blue line.
UK
/ˌbækˈhændɪd/
US
/ˌbækˈhændɪd/
Functions as the past participle of the verb "backhand" and as an attributive adjective derived from that participle.
Definitions
The player had backhanded the ball across the court before anyone reacted.
backhanded
Past Simple
backhanded
Past Simple
backhanded
Past Participle
backhanding
Gerund
Translations
He managed to backhand the ball over the net.
Ему удалось ударить мяч с обратной стороны через сетку.
Additional translations
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She backhanded the ball across the court with precision.
In a moment of anger, he backhanded the man who insulted him.
He backhanded his signature on the document, making it difficult to read.
backhanded
Backhanded functions as an adjective derived from the past participle, e.g. "a backhanded compliment".
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Her backhanded return grazed the baseline.
He gave me a backhanded apology that shifted the blame to me.
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She has a powerful backhand that often catches her opponents off guard.
His backhand was difficult to read, as it slanted sharply to the left.
Her comment about my 'unique' fashion sense felt like a backhand.
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She executed a perfect backhand shot that left her opponent stunned.
His backhand compliment left her wondering if he was truly impressed or just being sarcastic.