offhanded

• يصف قولًا أو فعلًا صدر دون تفكير أو تحضير مسبق، وغالبًا ما يكون بطريقة غير مبالية أو غير مكترثة. ويُستعمل أيضًا للدلالة على الارتجال أو العفوية، أو على سلوك فيه وقاحة وعدم مراعاة للآخرين.

Describes a remark or action that is done without careful thought or preparation, often in a casual or dismissive manner.

1. Casual or unpreparedB2informal

   Done or said without much thought or preparation; spontaneous.

   عفوي غير مُتَرَوٍّ

   • He gave an offhanded remark about the weather.
   • Her offhanded comment surprised everyone.
   • The speech was offhanded but surprisingly effective.

   المرادفاتad-libcasualextemporaneousimpromptuimprovisedoffhandspontaneousunrehearsed

   الأضدادcarefulconsidereddeliberatepremeditatedstudied

2. Rude or dismissiveB2informal

   Showing a lack of concern or respect; thoughtless or inconsiderate.

   وقح أو متهاون

   • His offhanded reply hurt her feelings.
   • She made an offhanded joke that offended some people.
   • The manager's offhanded attitude annoyed the staff.

   المرادفاتabruptbrusquecavaliercurtdismissiveinconsiderateperfunctorysharpshortsnappishsuperciliousthoughtlessuncaringunceremonious

   الأضدادconsideratecourteouspoliterespectfulthoughtful

• ظرف يعني القيام بالفعل أو قول الشيء بعفوية ودون تحضير مسبق أو تفكير متأنٍّ، وقد يحمل معنى عدم التكلف أو اللامبالاة أو قلة الاكتراث.

An adverb meaning "in a casual, curt, or unpremeditated manner." It describes an action or remark made without careful thought or preparation, often implying a lack of concern or formality.

1. Without preparationB2formal

   Done or said without previous thought or preparation; impromptu.

   بدون تحضير

   • He answered the question offhandedly, surprising everyone with his knowledge.
   • She offhandedly mentioned that she had won the lottery.
   • The offhanded remark was not meant to be taken seriously.

   المرادفاتad libextemporaneouslyextemporeimpromptuoff the cuffoffhandon the spur of the momentspontaneously

   الأضدادcarefullydeliberatelyintentionally

2. Casually inconsiderateB2informal

   In a manner that is casually rude or inconsiderate, showing little thought or care.

   بعدم اكتراث

   • He offhandedly dismissed her concerns without listening.
   • She offhandedly insulted his cooking, not realizing how much effort he had put in.
   • The offhanded comment about his appearance hurt his feelings.

   المرادفاتabruptlybrusquelycurtlyflippantlynonchalantlyoffhandthoughtlesslyunceremoniously

   الأضدادcarefullyconsideratelypolitelyrespectfullythoughtfully