offhanded

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. adjective with little or no preparation or forethought
  2. adjective casually thoughtless or inconsiderate
  3. adverb without previous thought or preparation

Etymology

Alteration of offhand, after off- + handed.

In classic literature

Synonyms

ad-lib, extemporaneous, extemporary, extempore, impromptu, offhand, off-the-cuff, unrehearsed

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