offhand

• Описывает замечание или манеру поведения, которые являются небрежными, резкими или сделанными без предварительного обдумывания.

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.

   Без подготовки

   • 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.

   Синонимыad-libextemporaneousextemporeimpromptuimprovisedspontaneousunplannedunpreparedunrehearsed

   Антонимыconsidereddeliberateplannedpremeditatedpreparedstudied

2. Casually rude or dismissiveB2informal

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

   Бестактный

   • 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.

   Синонимыabruptbrusquecavaliercurtdismissiveoffhandedshortsnappishterseunceremonious

   Антонимыconsideratecourteousgraciouspoliterespectfulthoughtful

• Наречие, означающее «без предварительного обдумывания или подготовки» или «немедленно и без проверки». Также может использоваться как прилагательное для описания небрежной или резкой манеры поведения.

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.

   Без подготовки

   • 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.

   Синонимыad libextemporaneouslyextemporeimpromptuon the spur of the momentspontaneously

   Антонимыcarefullydeliberately

2. In a casual or inconsiderate mannerB2informal

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

   Небрежно

   • 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.

   Синонимыabruptlybrusquelycarelesslycasuallycurtlyindifferentlynonchalantlyperfunctorilyunceremoniously

   Антонимыcarefullyconsideratelydeliberatelyseriously