offhanded

• Beschreibt eine Äußerung oder Handlung, die ohne sorgfältiges Nachdenken oder Vorbereitung erfolgt, oft in nachlässiger oder geringschätziger Weise.

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.

   Beiläufig

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

   Synonymead-libcasualextemporaneousimpromptuimprovisedoffhandspontaneousunrehearsed

   Antonymecarefulconsidereddeliberatepremeditatedstudied

2. Rude or dismissiveB2informal

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

   Unhöflich oder geringschätzig

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

   Synonymeabruptbrusquecavaliercurtdismissiveinconsiderateperfunctorysharpshortsnappishsuperciliousthoughtlessuncaringunceremonious

   Antonymeconsideratecourteouspoliterespectfulthoughtful

• Adverb, das eine Handlung oder Äußerung ohne vorherige Überlegung oder Vorbereitung beschreibt; oft auch im Sinne von beiläufig, ungezwungen oder unförmlich.

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.

   Ohne Vorbereitung

   • 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.

   Synonymead libextemporaneouslyextemporeimpromptuoff the cuffoffhandon the spur of the momentspontaneously

   Antonymecarefullydeliberatelyintentionally

2. Casually inconsiderateB2informal

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

   Beiläufig rücksichtslos

   • 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.

   Synonymeabruptlybrusquelycurtlyflippantlynonchalantlyoffhandthoughtlesslyunceremoniously

   Antonymecarefullyconsideratelypolitelyrespectfullythoughtfully