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OFFHANDED
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Dictionary entry overview: What does offhanded mean?
• OFFHANDED (adjective)
The adjective OFFHANDED has 2 senses:
1. with little or no preparation or forethought
2. casually thoughtless or inconsiderate
Familiarity information: OFFHANDED used as an adjective is rare.
• OFFHANDED (adverb)
The adverb OFFHANDED has 2 senses:
1. without previous thought or preparation
2. in a casually inconsiderate manner
Familiarity information: OFFHANDED used as an adverb is rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
With little or no preparation or forethought
Synonyms:
ad-lib; extemporaneous; extemporary; extempore; impromptu; off-the-cuff; offhand; offhanded; unrehearsed
Context example:
a few unrehearsed comments
Similar:
unprepared (without preparation; not prepared for)
Sense 2
Meaning:
Casually thoughtless or inconsiderate
Synonyms:
offhand; offhanded
Context example:
she treated most men with offhand contempt
Similar:
careless (marked by lack of attention or consideration or forethought or thoroughness; not careful)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Without previous thought or preparation
Synonyms:
offhand; offhanded; offhandedly
Context example:
she had made these remarks offhandedly
Sense 2
Meaning:
In a casually inconsiderate manner
Synonyms:
offhand; offhanded; offhandedly
Context example:
she threw him over offhandedly without even a Dear-John letter
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