offhand

• Describe un comentario o una actitud que es despreocupada, brusca o hecha sin pensar previamente; también puede referirse a algo dicho de manera casual o improvisada.

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.

   sin preparación

   • 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.

   Sinónimosad-libextemporaneousextemporeimpromptuimprovisedspontaneousunplannedunpreparedunrehearsed

   Antónimosconsidereddeliberateplannedpremeditatedpreparedstudied

2. Casually rude or dismissiveB2informal

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

   Desabrido, brusco

   • 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.

   Sinónimosabruptbrusquecavaliercurtdismissiveoffhandedshortsnappishterseunceremonious

   Antónimosconsideratecourteousgraciouspoliterespectfulthoughtful

• Adverbio que significa «sin pensarlo o prepararlo de antemano» o «inmediatamente y sin verificación». También puede usarse como adjetivo para describir una manera descuidada o brusca de comportarse.

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.

   sin preparación

   • 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.

   Sinónimosad libextemporaneouslyextemporeimpromptuon the spur of the momentspontaneously

   Antónimoscarefullydeliberately

2. In a casual or inconsiderate mannerB2informal

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

   de manera despreocupada o desdeñosa

   • 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.

   Sinónimosabruptlybrusquelycarelesslycasuallycurtlyindifferentlynonchalantlyperfunctorilyunceremoniously

   Antónimoscarefullyconsideratelydeliberatelyseriously