backhandedness

ˌbækˈhændɪdnəs
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Translation of backhandedness into Russian

Noun

1.

indirection

Rare
indirect approach or manner
Rare
косвенность непрямота уклончивость
  • The backhandedness of his methods was confusing.Косвенность его методов была запутанной.
2.

communication

Rare
insincerity or irony in communication
Rare
двусмысленность fирония fironijaнеискренность f
  • Her compliment had a tone of backhandedness.Ее комплимент был с оттенком двусмысленности.
3.

physical action

Rare
quality of using a backward flip of the hand
Rare
обратный удар mobratnyi udar
  • His backhandedness in tennis is impressive.Его обратный удар в теннисе впечатляет.
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Synonyms and analogies of backhandedness in English

Examples of backhandedness in a sentence

  • The backhandedness of the compliment was not lost on him.
  • His speech was full of backhandedness, leaving everyone confused.
  • The letter's backhandedness was evident to all who read it.
  • Her backhandedness helped her win the match.
  • The coach praised his backhandedness during practice.

Translations of "backhandedness" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
двусмысленностьnf. - dvusmyslennost'
иронияnf. - ironiya
неискренностьnf. - neiskrennost'
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