Backhanded (adjective)

Insincere or insincere in a subtle or deliberate way.

Origin:

Backhanded is formed by back + hand, with back meaning something that is done in a sly or indirect way.

Examples:

1. He made a backhanded compliment about her new dress.
2. She took the backhanded remark as an insult.
3. He gave a backhanded apology for being late.
4. The backhanded praise was not appreciated by the team.
5. She didn"t like the backhanded way he was trying to get her to do something she didn"t want to do.