Apology Language

adjective An adjective describes or modifies a noun or pronoun. In this case, 'backhanded' describes a type of action or compliment that is indirect or insincere.

• She delivered a backhanded compliment during the meeting, causing tension among the team.
• He always makes backhanded comments about my cooking, but I know he secretly enjoys it.
• I can't stand her backhanded remarks, they're so passive-aggressive.
• The politician's backhanded deal ended up costing him his reputation in the long run.

verb to reconcile or make amends with someone after a disagreement or argument

• He promised to make up to his colleagues for his mistake by working extra hours.
• I need to make up to my friend for forgetting their birthday by taking them out to dinner.
• I'll make up to my sister for borrowing her clothes without asking by buying her a new outfit.
• The company tried to make up to their customers for the delayed shipment by offering a discount on their next purchase.