backhanded
US /ˌbækˈhæn.dɪd/
UK /ˌbækˈhæn.dɪd/
형용사
뒤끝 있는, 간접적인, 비꼬는
indirect, devious, or sarcastic, especially in a way that is not obviously rude but is intended to be so
예시:
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She paid him a backhanded compliment, saying his work was 'surprisingly good'.
그녀는 그의 작업이 '놀랍도록 좋다'고 말하며 뒤끝 있는 칭찬을 했다.
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His comments were often backhanded, making it hard to tell if he was being sincere.
그의 말은 종종 뒤끝이 있어 그가 진심인지 알기 어려웠다.