offhanded

• Qualifie un commentaire ou une action faite sans réflexion ou préparation approfondie, souvent de manière désinvolte ou dédaigneuse.

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.

   désinvolte, sans préparation

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

   Synonymesad-libcasualextemporaneousimpromptuimprovisedoffhandspontaneousunrehearsed

   Antonymescarefulconsidereddeliberatepremeditatedstudied

2. Rude or dismissiveB2informal

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

   désinvolte, cavalier

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

   Synonymesabruptbrusquecavaliercurtdismissiveinconsiderateperfunctorysharpshortsnappishsuperciliousthoughtlessuncaringunceremonious

   Antonymesconsideratecourteouspoliterespectfulthoughtful

• Adverbe 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.

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.

   sans préparation

   • 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.

   Synonymesad libextemporaneouslyextemporeimpromptuoff the cuffoffhandon the spur of the momentspontaneously

   Antonymescarefullydeliberatelyintentionally

2. Casually inconsiderateB2informal

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

   de façon désinvolte et irréfléchie

   • 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.

   Synonymesabruptlybrusquelycurtlyflippantlynonchalantlyoffhandthoughtlesslyunceremoniously

   Antonymescarefullyconsideratelypolitelyrespectfullythoughtfully