How is the word двусмысленный тон translated from Russian to English

English translation
Backhanded tone
adjective

Тон, который кажется вежливым, но на самом деле является оскорбительным или саркастическим.

A tone that seems polite but is actually insulting or sarcastic.

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  • Её уклончивый тон сделал комплимент неискренним. — Her backhanded tone made the compliment feel insincere.

  • Ты заметил его уклончивый тон на той встрече? — Did you notice his backhanded tone in that meeting?

  • Пожалуйста, прекрати использовать уклончивый тон и будь прямолинейным. — Please drop the backhanded tone and be straightforward.

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