Offhandedly: meaning, definitions and examples
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offhandedly
[ ˌɒfˈhændɪdli ]
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.
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
Word origin
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.