All backhanded synonyms
back·hand·ed
B b adj backhanded
- sarcastic — of, relating to, or characterized by sarcasm: a sarcastic reply.
- ambiguous — If you describe something as ambiguous, you mean that it is unclear or confusing because it can be understood in more than one way.
- sardonic — characterized by bitter or scornful derision; mocking; cynical; sneering: a sardonic grin.
- double-edged — having two cutting edges, as a razor blade.
- two-edged — having two edges, as a sword.
adjective backhanded
- indirect — not in a direct course or path; deviating from a straight line; roundabout: an indirect course in sailing.
- doubtful — of uncertain outcome or result.
- oblique — neither perpendicular nor parallel to a given line or surface; slanting; sloping.
- insincere — not sincere; not honest in the expression of actual feeling; hypocritical.
- snide — derogatory in a nasty, insinuating manner: snide remarks about his boss.
- sneaky — like or suggestive of a sneak; furtive; deceitful.
- underhanded — underhand.
noun backhanded
- phoniness — not real or genuine; fake; counterfeit: a phony diamond.