offhanded

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

ruОписывает замечание или действие, сделанное без тщательного обдумывания или подготовки, часто в небрежной или пренебрежительной манере.esDescribe un comentario o acción hecha sin pensarlo o prepararlo mucho, a menudo de manera descuidada o desdeñosa.frQualifie un commentaire ou une action faite sans réflexion ou préparation approfondie, souvent de manière désinvolte ou dédaigneuse.deBeschreibt eine Äußerung oder Handlung, die ohne sorgfältiges Nachdenken oder Vorbereitung erfolgt, oft in nachlässiger oder geringschätziger Weise.ptDescreve um comentário ou ação feito sem reflexão ou preparação, muitas vezes de maneira casual, descuidada ou desrespeitosa.zh形容说话或做事未经仔细考虑或准备，常带有随意、轻率或唐突、轻蔑的意味。arيصف 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.

1. Casual or unprepared B2 informal

   Done or said without much thought or preparation; spontaneous.

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

   ruНебрежныйescasual o sin preparaciónfrdésinvolte, sans préparationdeBeiläufigptDespretenciosozh随意的arعفوي غير مُتَرَوٍّ

   Synonyms: ad-libcasualextemporaneousimpromptuimprovisedoffhandspontaneousunrehearsed

   Antonyms: carefulconsidereddeliberatepremeditatedstudied

2. Rude or dismissive B2 informal

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

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

   ruГрубый или пренебрежительныйesDespectivo o desdeñosofrdésinvolte, cavalierdeUnhöflich oder geringschätzigptGrosseiro ou desdenhosozh粗鲁或轻蔑arوقح أو متهاون

   Synonyms: abruptbrusquecavaliercurtdismissiveinconsiderateperfunctorysharpshortsnappishsuperciliousthoughtlessuncaringunceremonious

   Antonyms: consideratecourteouspoliterespectfulthoughtful

• more offhanded comparative form
• most offhanded superlative form

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.

ruНаречие, означающее «непринуждённо, бесцеремонно или без предварительной подготовки». Описывает действие или замечание, сделанное без тщательного обдумывания или подготовки, часто подразумевая отсутствие заботы или формальности.esAdverbio que significa «de manera despreocupada, brusca o sin preparación previa». Describe una acción o comentario hecho sin pensar mucho o sin preparación, a menudo implicando falta de cuidado o formalidad.frAdverbe signifiant « de façon désinvolte, cavalière ou sans préparation préalable ». Décrit une action ou une remarque faite sans réflexion ou préparation approfondie, impliquant souvent un manque de soin ou de formalité.deAdverb, das eine Handlung oder Äußerung ohne vorherige Überlegung oder Vorbereitung beschreibt; oft auch im Sinne von beiläufig, ungezwungen oder unförmlich.ptAdvérbio que significa «sem cerimônia, de forma casual ou sem preparação prévia». Descreve uma ação ou comentário feito sem reflexão cuidadosa ou preparação, muitas vezes implicando falta de cuidado ou formalidade.zh副词，表示「随意地、不加思索地」或「不客气地、唐突地」。形容说话或行动未经仔细考虑或事先准备，常带有不拘礼节的意味。arظرف يعني القيام بالفعل أو قول الشيء بعفوية ودون تحضير مسبق أو تفكير متأنٍّ، وقد يحمل معنى عدم التكلف أو اللامبالاة أو قلة الاكتراث.

1. Without preparation B2 formal

   Done or said without previous thought or preparation; impromptu.

   • 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.

   ruБез подготовкиesSin preparaciónfrsans préparationdeOhne VorbereitungptSem preparaçãozh未经准备arبدون تحضير

   Synonyms: ad libextemporaneouslyextemporeimpromptuoff the cuffoffhandon the spur of the momentspontaneously

   Antonyms: carefullydeliberatelyintentionally

2. Casually inconsiderate B2 informal

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

   • 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.

   ruНебрежноesCon desconsideración casualfrde façon désinvolte et irréfléchiedeBeiläufig rücksichtslosptSem cerimôniazh漫不经心arبعدم اكتراث

   Synonyms: abruptlybrusquelycurtlyflippantlynonchalantlyoffhandthoughtlesslyunceremoniously

   Antonyms: carefullyconsideratelypolitelyrespectfullythoughtfully

• more offhandedly comparative form
• most offhandedly superlative form