Advertisement
Advertisement
offhand
[awf-hand, of-]
adverb
cavalierly, curtly, or brusquely.
to reply offhand.
Synonyms: , ,without previous thought or preparation; extempore.
to decide offhand to take a trip.
adjective
informal, casual, curt, or brusque.
an offhand manner.
Synonyms: ,Also offhanded. done or made offhand.
Synonyms: ,Antonyms:Glassmaking.working manually and without the use of molds.
offhand blowing.
offhand
/ ˌɒˈæԻ /
adjective
without care, thought, or consideration; sometimes, brusque or ungracious
an offhand manner
without preparation or warning; impromptu
Other 51Թ Forms
- offhandedly adverb
- offhandedness noun
- ˌǴڴˈԻԱ noun
- ˌǴڴˈԻ adverb
Example Sentences
MLB commissioner Rob Manfred caused a stir when he floated a potential seismic rule by floating, making an offhand comment about the golden batter rule.
This adds yet another moment to his archive of offhand imperial delusions.
The comment is offhand, meant to soothe rather than impress because Bifano works with the rich and famous every day as a master rosarian and garden designer.
For all his reluctance toward certain aspects of celebrity, Fender onstage embodies the offhand fervor of a natural rock star — which isn’t to say he puts a tremendous amount of thought into his look.
Howie made an offhand remark in which he described the book as a failure.
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Browse