left-handed compliment

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [left-han-did noun kom-pluh-muh nt]
- /ˈleft ˈhæn.dəd ˈkɑːm.plə.ment/
- /left ˈhæn.dɪd ˈkɒm.plɪ.ment/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [left-han-did noun kom-pluh-muh nt]
- /ˈleft ˈhæn.dəd ˈkɑːm.plə.ment/

Definitions of left-handed compliment words

noun left-handed compliment an ambiguous compliment 0
noun left-handed compliment (Idiomatic) A complimentary remark which is ambiguous or ineptly worded, so that it may be interpreted as having an unflattering or dismissive sense. 0

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 86% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

aspersion — a disparaging or malicious remark; slanderous accusation (esp in the phrase cast aspersions (on))
home truth — an indisputable fact or basic truth, especially one whose accuracy may cause discomfort or embarrassment.
insult — to treat or speak to insolently or with contemptuous rudeness; affront.
slight — small in amount, degree, etc.: a slight increase; a slight odor.
snub — to treat with disdain or contempt, especially by ignoring.

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