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offhand

UK
/ˈɒf.hænd/
US
/ˈɔf.hænd/

Translations

offhandadjective
more offhand
Comp.
most offhand
Super.
UK
/ˈɒf.hænd/
US
/ˈɔf.hænd/
désinvolteSe dit d’une manière familière, spontanée ou peu préparée.
His offhand remarks during the meeting surprised everyone.
Ses remarques désinvoltes pendant la réunion ont surpris tout le monde.
Additional translations
détachéSe dit d’une attitude indifférente ou sans grand intérêt.
Synonyms
nonchalant
indifferent
unconcerned
disinterested
casual
Antonyms
considerate
thoughtful
deliberate
offhandadverb
UK
/ˌɒfˈhænd/
US
/ˌɔfˈhænd/
sans réfléchirEmploi adverbial pour une action ou une réponse donnée spontanément, sans préparation.
She answered the question offhand, without consulting her notes.
Elle a répondu sans réfléchir à la question, sans consulter ses notes.
Additional translations
avec désinvoltureEmploi adverbial pour un ton sec, bref ou légèrement dédaigneux.
Synonyms
casually
indifferently
nonchalantly
unconcernedly

Definitions

offhandadjective
Casual or informal in manner, often without prior thought or preparation.
His offhand remarks during the meeting surprised everyone.
Unconcerned or indifferent, showing a lack of interest or care.
She gave an offhand response to the question, indicating she wasn't really paying attention.
offhandadverb
Without previous thought or preparation; spontaneously.
She answered the question offhand, without consulting her notes.
In a curt, indifferent, or dismissive manner.
He dismissed her suggestion offhand, unwilling to revisit the topic.
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