offhanded

• Descreve um comentário ou ação feito sem reflexão ou preparação, muitas vezes de maneira casual, descuidada ou desrespeitosa.

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.

   Despretencioso

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

   Sinônimosad-libcasualextemporaneousimpromptuimprovisedoffhandspontaneousunrehearsed

   Antônimoscarefulconsidereddeliberatepremeditatedstudied

2. Rude or dismissiveB2informal

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

   Grosseiro ou desdenhoso

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

   Sinônimosabruptbrusquecavaliercurtdismissiveinconsiderateperfunctorysharpshortsnappishsuperciliousthoughtlessuncaringunceremonious

   Antônimosconsideratecourteouspoliterespectfulthoughtful

• Advérbio que significa «sem cerimônia, de forma casual ou sem preparação prévia». Descreve uma ação ou comentário feito sem reflexão cuidadosa ou preparação, muitas vezes implicando falta de cuidado ou formalidade.

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.

   Sem preparação

   • 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.

   Sinônimosad libextemporaneouslyextemporeimpromptuoff the cuffoffhandon the spur of the momentspontaneously

   Antônimoscarefullydeliberatelyintentionally

2. Casually inconsiderateB2informal

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

   Sem cerimônia

   • 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.

   Sinônimosabruptlybrusquelycurtlyflippantlynonchalantlyoffhandthoughtlesslyunceremoniously

   Antônimoscarefullyconsideratelypolitelyrespectfullythoughtfully