offhanded
offhanded · more offhanded · most offhanded
In a casual or curt style, without preparation or thoughtIn a casual or curt style, without preparation or thought; impromptu, offhand.
UK/ɒfˈhændɪd/US/ɔfˈhændɪd/
Meaning
1 sensesIn a casual or curt style, without preparation or thought; impromptu, offhand.
More definitions
- casually thoughtless or inconsiderate
- with little or no preparation or forethought
Origin
Alteration of offhand, after off- + handed.Alteration of offhand, after off- + handed.
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Forms
more offhanded, most offhanded| Comparative | more offhanded Lesson |
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| Superlative | most offhanded Lesson |
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Synonyms
8 synonymsClose in meaning
- casually thoughtless or inconsiderate:offhand
- with little or no preparation or forethought:ad-libextemporaneousextemporaryextemporeimpromptuoffhandoff-the-cuffunrehearsed
Word family
2 related wordsLessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form