offhand

• Qualifie une remarque ou une attitude négligente, abrupte, ou faite sans réflexion préalable, souvent avec une pointe de désinvolture.

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.

   sans préparation

   • 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.

   Synonymesad-libextemporaneousextemporeimpromptuimprovisedspontaneousunplannedunpreparedunrehearsed

   Antonymesconsidereddeliberateplannedpremeditatedpreparedstudied

2. Casually rude or dismissiveB2informal

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

   Brusque, désinvolte

   • 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.

   Synonymesabruptbrusquecavaliercurtdismissiveoffhandedshortsnappishterseunceremonious

   Antonymesconsideratecourteousgraciouspoliterespectfulthoughtful

• Adverbe signifiant « sans réflexion ou préparation préalable » ou « immédiatement et sans vérification ». Peut aussi être utilisé comme adjectif pour décrire une manière désinvolte ou brusque de se comporter.

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.

   sans préparation

   • 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.

   Synonymesad libextemporaneouslyextemporeimpromptuon the spur of the momentspontaneously

   Antonymescarefullydeliberately

2. In a casual or inconsiderate mannerB2informal

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

   de façon désinvolte

   • 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.

   Synonymesabruptlybrusquelycarelesslycasuallycurtlyindifferentlynonchalantlyperfunctorilyunceremoniously

   Antonymescarefullyconsideratelydeliberatelyseriously