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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

  • Extemporary
  • Off-the-cuff
  • Unrehearsed
  • Extempore
  • Impromptu
  • Ad-lib
  • Extemporaneous
  • Offhanded

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.

Synonyms

  • Offhanded
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