offhand

• Beschreibt eine Bemerkung oder Verhaltensweise, die beiläufig, ungezwungen oder without vorherige Überlegung gemacht wird, oft auch unhöflich oder schnippisch wirkend.

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.

   Ohne Vorbereitung

   • 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.

   Synonymead-libextemporaneousextemporeimpromptuimprovisedspontaneousunplannedunpreparedunrehearsed

   Antonymeconsidereddeliberateplannedpremeditatedpreparedstudied

2. Casually rude or dismissiveB2informal

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

   Schroff und unhöflich

   • 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.

   Synonymeabruptbrusquecavaliercurtdismissiveoffhandedshortsnappishterseunceremonious

   Antonymeconsideratecourteousgraciouspoliterespectfulthoughtful

• Adverb, das bedeutet „ohne vorheriges Nachdenken oder Vorbereitung“ oder „sofort und ohne Überprüfung“. Kann auch als Adjektiv verwendet werden, um ein nachlässiges oder schroffes Verhalten zu beschreiben.

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.

   Ohne Vorbereitung

   • 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.

   Synonymead libextemporaneouslyextemporeimpromptuon the spur of the momentspontaneously

   Antonymecarefullydeliberately

2. In a casual or inconsiderate mannerB2informal

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

   Beiläufig

   • 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.

   Synonymeabruptlybrusquelycarelesslycasuallycurtlyindifferentlynonchalantlyperfunctorilyunceremoniously

   Antonymecarefullyconsideratelydeliberatelyseriously