I received a backhanded compliment that left me feeling uneasy.
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View entertainment →Request • Formal • My boss • Meme • Standard English • Super short (one-liner)

"Received a compliment so backhanded, I almost asked for an apology instead."
Request • Casual • My mom • Fortune Cookie • Standard English • Super short (one-liner)

Beware the compliment that leaves you complimenting your own resilience.
Request • Professional • My friends • Fake News Headline • Standard English • Super short (one-liner)

Local Woman Grateful for Compliment, Struggles to Remove Knife from Back.
Request • Sweet • Everyone • Motivational Poster • Standard English • Super short (one-liner) • hashtags

"Even backhanded compliments can polish your shine. #StayPositive #Unshakeable #ConfidenceBoost"
Request • Sarcastic • The internet • Text Message • Standard English • Super short (one-liner)

"Got a compliment that felt like being hugged by a cactus—prickly, yet somehow endearing."
Request • Funny • My followers • Classic Tweet • Standard English • Super short (one-liner)

"Got a backhanded compliment today: 'You’re surprisingly good at your job.' Now I'm just surprised."