offhand

• يصف كلامًا أو سلوكًا يتسم بعدم الاهتمام أو الخشونة أو عدم التروي والتفكير المسبق. كما يعني ما يُقال أو يُفعل على البديهة دون تحضير.

Describes a remark or manner that is casual, curt, or without previous thought.

1. Without preparationB2formal

   Done or said without previous thought or preparation; impromptu.

   دون تحضير

   • He gave an offhand remark about the weather.
   • Her offhand comment surprised everyone at the meeting.
   • The speaker made an offhand joke that lightened the mood.

   المرادفاتad-libextemporaneousextemporeimpromptuimprovisedspontaneousunplannedunpreparedunrehearsed

   الأضدادconsidereddeliberateplannedpremeditatedpreparedstudied

2. Casually rude or dismissiveB2informal

   Showing a lack of concern or thought for others; brusque or curt.

   فَظّ

   • His offhand manner offended several guests.
   • She made an offhand remark that hurt his feelings.
   • The manager's offhand reply suggested he wasn't interested.

   المرادفاتabruptbrusquecavaliercurtdismissiveoffhandedshortsnappishterseunceremonious

   الأضدادconsideratecourteousgraciouspoliterespectfulthoughtful

• حالٌ أو صفةٌ تدل على القول أو الفعل دون تفكير مسبق أو تحضير، أي على البديهة؛ وتُستعمل أيضًا لوصف أسلوبٍ فيه جفاءٌ أو عدمُ تكلفٍ أو عدمُ مراعاة.

An adverb meaning "without previous thought or preparation" or "immediately and without checking." It can also be used as an adjective to describe a casual or curt manner.

1. Without preparationB2formal

   Said or done without previous thought or preparation; impromptu.

   بدون تحضير

   • He answered the question offhand, without checking his notes.
   • She made an offhand remark about the weather.
   • The speaker gave an offhand estimate of the costs.

   المرادفاتad libextemporaneouslyextemporeimpromptuon the spur of the momentspontaneously

   الأضدادcarefullydeliberately

2. In a casual or inconsiderate mannerB2informal

   In a way that seems rude or uninterested, often because it is too casual.

   بشكل غير رسمي

   • He spoke offhand, not realizing how his words affected her.
   • She dismissed his concerns offhand, which upset him.
   • The manager's offhand comment made the team feel undervalued.

   المرادفاتabruptlybrusquelycarelesslycasuallycurtlyindifferentlynonchalantlyperfunctorilyunceremoniously

   الأضدادcarefullyconsideratelydeliberatelyseriously