offhand

• Descreve um comentário ou uma maneira de agir que é descuidada, abrupta ou feita sem pensar antes; também pode indicar algo dito de improviso, sem preparação.

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.

   Sem preparação

   • 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.

   Sinônimosad-libextemporaneousextemporeimpromptuimprovisedspontaneousunplannedunpreparedunrehearsed

   Antônimosconsidereddeliberateplannedpremeditatedpreparedstudied

2. Casually rude or dismissiveB2informal

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

   Grosseiro

   • 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.

   Sinônimosabruptbrusquecavaliercurtdismissiveoffhandedshortsnappishterseunceremonious

   Antônimosconsideratecourteousgraciouspoliterespectfulthoughtful

• Advérbio que significa «sem pensar ou preparar antes» ou «imediatamente, sem verificar». Também pode ser usado como adjetivo para descrever uma maneira descuidada ou brusca.

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.

   Sem preparação

   • 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.

   Sinônimosad libextemporaneouslyextemporeimpromptuon the spur of the momentspontaneously

   Antônimoscarefullydeliberately

2. In a casual or inconsiderate mannerB2informal

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

   Sem cerimônia

   • 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.

   Sinônimosabruptlybrusquelycarelesslycasuallycurtlyindifferentlynonchalantlyperfunctorilyunceremoniously

   Antônimoscarefullyconsideratelydeliberatelyseriously