Offhand (Adjective)
Meaning 1
With little or no preparation or forethought; "his ad-lib comments showed poor judgment"; "an extemporaneous piano recital"; "an extemporary lecture"; "an extempore skit"; "an impromptu speech"; "offhand excuses"; "trying to sound offhanded and reassuring"; "an off-the-cuff toast"; "a few unrehearsed comments".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- She gave an offhand remark that caught everyone off guard and sparked a heated debate.
- The comedian's offhand jokes had the audience in stitches.
- He made an offhand comment about the movie that turned out to be surprisingly insightful.
- The teacher was impressed by the student's offhand ability to solve complex math problems.
- The politician's offhand response to the question raised more concerns than it alleviated.
Synonyms
Meaning 2
Casually thoughtless or inconsiderate; "an offhand manner"; "she treated most men with offhand contempt".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- He spoke of his family's financial struggles in an offhand manner, as if it was no big deal.
- Her offhand comment about his weight left him feeling self-conscious for the rest of the day.
- The celebrity's offhand remark about the charity event sparked a heated debate on social media.
- With an offhand wave of her hand, she dismissed the concerns of her colleagues.
- The politician's offhand response to the question about the economy was seen as insensitive by many voters.