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- [left-han-did noun kom-pluh-muh nt]
- /ˈleft ˈhæn.dəd ˈkɑːm.plə.ment/
- /left ˈhæn.dɪd ˈkɒm.plɪ.ment/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [left-han-did noun kom-pluh-muh nt]
- /ˈleft ˈhæn.dəd ˈkɑːm.plə.ment/
Definitions of left-handed compliment words
- noun left-handed compliment an ambiguous compliment 0
- noun left-handed compliment (Idiomatic) A complimentary remark which is ambiguous or ineptly worded, so that it may be interpreted as having an unflattering or dismissive sense. 0
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Parts of speech for Left-handed compliment
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left-handed compliment popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 86% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
Synonyms for left-handed compliment
noun left-handed compliment
- aspersion — a disparaging or malicious remark; slanderous accusation (esp in the phrase cast aspersions (on))
- home truth — an indisputable fact or basic truth, especially one whose accuracy may cause discomfort or embarrassment.
- insult — to treat or speak to insolently or with contemptuous rudeness; affront.
- slight — small in amount, degree, etc.: a slight increase; a slight odor.
- snub — to treat with disdain or contempt, especially by ignoring.
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