backhanded

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

ruОписывает замечание или комплимент, который является двусмысленным, косвенным или имеет скрытый негативный смысл.esSe dice de un comentario o elogio que resulta ambiguo, indirecto o que oculta un sentido negativo o poco sincero.frQualifie une remarque ou un compliment qui est ambigu, indirect ou qui comporte un sens négatif caché.deBeschreibt eine Äußerung oder ein Kompliment, das doppeldeutig, indirekt oder versteckt negativ gemeint ist; auch eine Rückhandbewegung oder einen Schlag mit dem Handrücken.ptDiz-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.zh形容言辞或赞美含混、间接、讽刺，或暗含贬义。也指反手击球的动作。arيُستخدم لوصف تعليق أو مجاملة يحمل معنى مزدوجًا أو غير مباشر أو يتضمن دلالة سلبية خفية، كما يوصف به الضرب الذي يُوجَّه بظهر اليد.

1. Racket stroke B2 formal sport

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

   • 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.

   ruУдар слеваesRevésfrreversdeRückhandschlagptBackhandzh反手击球arالضربة الخلفية

   同义词: backhand

   反义词: forehanded

2. Indirect or ambiguous C1 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruДвусмысленныйesTorticero o equívocofrindirect et ambigudeDoppeldeutigptIndireto ou ambíguozh拐弯抹角的arمُلْتَوٍ

   同义词: ambiguouscircuitousequivocalindirectinsinuatingobliqueroundaboutslysnideveiled

   反义词: candiddirectexplicitfrankstraightforward

• more backhanded comparative form
• most backhanded superlative form

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.

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения удара кого-либо или чего-либо тыльной стороной ладони или, в спорте, удара по мячу обратной стороной ракетки.esVerbo que significa golpear a alguien o algo con el dorso de la mano o, en deportes, golpear la pelota con el revés de la raqueta.frVerbe signifiant frapper quelqu'un ou quelque chose avec le dos de la main, ou, dans le sport, frapper une balle avec le revers de la raquette.deVerb, das bezeichnet, jemanden oder etwas mit dem Handrücken zu schlagen oder, im Sport, den Ball mit der Rückhand zu spielen.ptVerbo 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.zh用手的掌背击打某人或某物；在体育中，指用球拍的反面击球。arفعل يُستخدم للدلالة على ضرب شخص أو شيء بظهر الكف، أو في الرياضة على ضرب الكرة بالوجه الخلفي للمضرب.

1. Hit a ball backhand B2 formal sport

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

   • 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.

   ruУдарить с бэкхендаesGolpear de revésfrfrapper en reversdeMit der Rückhand schlagenptBater de backhandzh反手击球arضرب الكرة بالضربة الخلفية

   反义词: forehand

2. Make a backhand stroke B2 formal sport

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

   • 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.

   ruБэкхендesGolpe de revésfrFrapper en reversdeRückhand spielenptBackhandzh反手击球arالضربة الخلفية

   反义词: forehand

3. Write with backward slant C1 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruПисать с наклоном назадesEscribir con inclinación hacia atrásfrÉcrire en inclinant vers la gauchedeMit Rückwärtsneigung schreibenptEscrever com inclinação para trászh用反向倾斜书写arالكتابة بميل خلفي

• backhanded past participle
• backhanded past simple
• backhanding present participle
• backhands third person singular