Backhanded

Back·hand·ed

Backhanded

a.
  1. With the hand turned backward; as, a backhanded blow.
  2. Indirect; awkward; insincere; sarcastic; as, a backhanded compliment.
  3. Turned back, or inclining to the left; as, backhanded letters.

backhanded

a. & adv.
  1. Stroked with a backhand{2}; as, a backhanded drive. (Sport)