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Offhandedly: meaning, definitions and examples

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offhandedly

 

[ ˌɒfˈhændɪdli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

casual conversation

In an offhand or casually careless manner.

Synonyms

carelessly, casually, nonchalantly

Examples of usage

  • She offhandedly mentioned her upcoming trip to Europe.
  • He offhandedly dismissed the idea without giving it much thought.
Context #2 | Adverb

work environment

Without previous thought or preparation.

Synonyms

impulsively, spontaneously, unprepared

Examples of usage

  • She offhandedly answered the question without checking the facts.
  • He offhandedly made a decision without consulting his team.

Translations

Translations of the word "offhandedly" in other languages:

🇵🇹 de improviso

🇮🇳 अनायास

🇩🇪 aus dem Stegreif

🇮🇩 dengan tiba-tiba

🇺🇦 експромтом

🇵🇱 z marszu

🇯🇵 即座に

🇫🇷 improvisé

🇪🇸 improvisadamente

🇹🇷 doğaçlama

🇰🇷 즉흥적으로

🇸🇦 بشكل مرتجل

🇨🇿 z fleku

🇸🇰 z fleku

🇨🇳 即兴地

🇸🇮 iz rokava

🇮🇸 af handahófi

🇰🇿 күтпеген жерден

🇬🇪 უცებ

🇦🇿 təxminən

🇲🇽 improvisadamente

Etymology

The word 'offhandedly' originates from the combination of 'offhand' and the adverb suffix '-ly'. 'Offhand' has been used since the 17th century to describe something done without previous thought or preparation, and 'offhandedly' emerged later to emphasize the casual or careless nature of an action. Over time, the word has become commonly used in both casual conversation and professional settings to describe actions or remarks made without much consideration.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #36,741, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.