offhand

adverb
UK: /ˈɒfˌhænd/
US: /ˈɔːfˌhænd/

  1. Said or done without thinking or planning.

    1. I don't know the answer offhand.
    2. His offhand remark caused a lot of trouble at the office meeting.

  2. Without previous thought or preparation; casually.

    1. He dismissed my question with an offhand wave.
    2. She made an offhand comment about his new hairstyle that upset him.

Synonyms

impromptu extempore unpremeditated cavalier careless casual
offhand adjective

  1. Without thought or planning.

    1. It was an offhand remark.
    2. His offhand manner made me feel unimportant during the conversation.

  2. Said or done without showing interest or concern; casual and informal.

    1. She has a very offhand way of dealing with people.
    2. I got the impression that they were a little offhand with the hotel staff.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "offhand" in English means: Said or done without thinking or planning., Without previous thought or preparation; casually..

The phonetic transcription of "offhand" is /ˈɒfˌhænd/ in British English and /ˈɔːfˌhænd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "offhand": impromptu, extempore, unpremeditated, cavalier, careless, casual.

Example usage of "offhand": "I don't know the answer offhand.". More examples on the page.