backhanded

• Diz-se de um comentário ou elogio que é ambíguo, indireto ou que carrega um sentido negativo disfarçado; também pode se referir a uma crítica feita de forma velada.

Describes a remark or compliment that is ambiguous, indirect, or has a hidden negative meaning.

1. Racket strokeB2formalsport

   A stroke made across the body with the back of the hand facing the direction of the stroke, typically in tennis or badminton.

   Backhand

   • She hit a powerful backhanded shot down the line.
   • His backhanded return caught the opponent off guard.
   • The coach taught them how to improve their backhanded swing.

   Sinônimosbackhand

   Antônimosforehanded

2. Indirect or ambiguousC1formal

   Expressed in a roundabout or ambiguous way, often implying criticism or insult.

   Indireto ou ambíguo

   • He made a backhanded compliment about her cooking.
   • Her remark was a backhanded way of saying she disapproved.
   • The review was full of backhanded praise that felt insulting.

   Sinônimosambiguouscircuitousequivocalindirectinsinuatingobliqueroundaboutslysnideveiled

   Antônimoscandiddirectexplicitfrankstraightforward

• Verbo usado para indicar o ato de bater em alguém ou algo com as costas da mão; no esporte, rebater a bola com o lado inverso da raquete ou do bastão.

A verb used to indicate striking or hitting someone or something with the back of the hand, or in sports, hitting a ball with a backhand stroke.

1. Hit a ball backhandB2formalsport

   To strike a ball, especially in tennis or similar sports, with the back of the hand facing the direction of the stroke.

   Bater de backhand

   • She backhanded the ball cross-court for a winner.
   • He prefers to backhand rather than use a forehand.
   • The player backhanded the return with great precision.

   Antônimosforehand

2. Make a backhand strokeB2formalsport

   To execute a racket stroke made across the body with the back of the hand facing the direction of the stroke.

   Backhand

   • He backhanded the shuttlecock to the opponent's backcourt.
   • The coach taught her how to backhand properly.
   • She backhanded the ball with a smooth, fluid motion.

   Antônimosforehand

3. Write with backward slantC1formal

   To write in a style where the letters slant backward, typically to the left.

   Escrever com inclinação para trás

   • The calligrapher backhanded the letters for a unique effect.
   • His handwriting backhands slightly, giving it a distinctive look.
   • She backhanded the note, making it hard to read.