Offhanded: meaning, definitions and examples
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offhanded
[ ˌɔːfˈhændɪd ]
casual remarks
Offhanded refers to something done or said without prior thought or consideration. It often implies a lack of seriousness or attention to detail in the way something is expressed.
Synonyms
blithe, casual, disregardful, indifferent, unconcerned.
Examples of usage
- His offhanded comment hurt her feelings.
- She made an offhanded remark about the situation.
- In an offhanded way, he dismissed the idea.
casually
When used as an adverb, offhanded describes doing something in a casual or nonchalant manner, often lacking preparation or forethought.
Synonyms
casually, impulsively, nonchalantly.
Examples of usage
- He offhandedly mentioned the plan during lunch.
- She offhandedly agreed without considering the consequences.
- He offhandedly suggested they go to dinner.
Translations
Translations of the word "offhanded" in other languages:
🇵🇹 despreocupado
- casual
- improvisado
🇮🇳 अचानक
- लापरवाह
- अनियोजित
🇩🇪 nebenbei
- unbedacht
- improvisiert
🇮🇩 secara tiba-tiba
- sembarangan
- tidak terencana
🇺🇦 непередбачений
- випадковий
- неформальний
🇵🇱 niedbały
- przypadkowy
- improwizowany
🇯🇵 即興の
- 不注意な
- 軽い
🇫🇷 improvisé
- désinvolte
- négligent
🇪🇸 improvisado
- despreocupado
- casual
🇹🇷 düşüncesiz
- gelişi güzel
- hazırlıksız
🇰🇷 즉흥적인
- 무관심한
- 계획 없이
🇸🇦 عفوي
- غير مهتم
- غير مخطط
🇨🇿 neformální
- nedbalý
- improvizovaný
🇸🇰 neformálny
- nedbalý
- improvizovaný
🇨🇳 即兴的
- 随意的
- 漫不经心的
🇸🇮 nepremišljen
- naključen
- improviziran
🇮🇸 óformlegur
- haphazard
- skyndilega
🇰🇿 импровизациялық
- кездейсоқ
- немқұрайлы
🇬🇪 იმპროვიზირებული
- შემთხვევითი
- არადამატებითი
🇦🇿 improvizə edilmiş
- laqeyd
- təsadüfi
🇲🇽 improvisado
- despreocupado
- casual
Etymology
The word 'offhanded' traces its origins to the early 19th century, derived from the combination of 'off hand' and the suffix '-ed'. The term 'off hand' itself implies a lack of thought or prior notice to something being referenced. The earliest recorded use reflects a sense of nonchalance or disregard when delivering a statement. Over time, 'offhanded' evolved to encompass not only spoken remarks but also actions performed without careful consideration. It emphasizes an informal, sometimes dismissive attitude towards the subject at hand. The word encapsulates a spirit of spontaneity, which can be both positive and negative, depending on the context in which it is used.
Word Frequency Rank
At position #40,563, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.
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