offhandedly
offhandedly · more offhandedly · most offhandedly
In or with an offhand mannerIn or with an offhand manner.
US/ˌɑfˈhændədli/
» The teacher mentioned offhandedly that there would be a test next week, but didn't indicate that it would be an important one.
Meaning
1 sensesIn or with an offhand manner.
in a casually inconsiderate manner
Examples
1 sentencesThe teacher mentioned offhandedly that there would be a test next week, but didn't indicate that it would be an important one.
Translations
2 languagesForms
more offhandedly, most offhandedly| Comparative | more offhandedly Lesson |
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| Superlative | most offhandedly |
regular
Synonyms
2 synonymsWord family
1 related wordsRelatedoffhanded
Lessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Adverbs of manner — Because it is an -ly adverb