offhanded

• Describe un comentario o acción hecha sin pensarlo o prepararlo mucho, a menudo de manera descuidada o desdeñosa.

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.

   casual o sin preparación

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

   Sinónimosad-libcasualextemporaneousimpromptuimprovisedoffhandspontaneousunrehearsed

   Antónimoscarefulconsidereddeliberatepremeditatedstudied

2. Rude or dismissiveB2informal

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

   Despectivo o desdeñoso

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

   Sinónimosabruptbrusquecavaliercurtdismissiveinconsiderateperfunctorysharpshortsnappishsuperciliousthoughtlessuncaringunceremonious

   Antónimosconsideratecourteouspoliterespectfulthoughtful

• Adverbio 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.

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.

   Sin preparación

   • 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.

   Sinónimosad libextemporaneouslyextemporeimpromptuoff the cuffoffhandon the spur of the momentspontaneously

   Antónimoscarefullydeliberatelyintentionally

2. Casually inconsiderateB2informal

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

   Con desconsideración casual

   • 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.

   Sinónimosabruptlybrusquelycurtlyflippantlynonchalantlyoffhandthoughtlesslyunceremoniously

   Antónimoscarefullyconsideratelypolitelyrespectfullythoughtfully