Word/Phrase: backhanded
Translation: indirecto
Pronunciation: inˈdɾek.to
He gave her a backhanded compliment - Le hizo un cumplido indirecto.
It was a backhanded way of saying he didn't like her work - Fue una manera indirecta de decir que no le gustaba su trabajo.
She always uses backhanded remarks - Ella siempre usa comentarios indirectos.
His backhanded apology didn't feel sincere - Su disculpa indirecta no se sintió sincera.
I prefer straightforward comments over backhanded ones - Prefiero comentarios directos a los indirectos.