offhanded
The word “offhanded” has 3 syllables: off-hand-ed.
It's pronounced as /ˈɔfˌhænd.ɪd/.
What is synonym and antonym for offhanded?
In the thesaurus, “offhanded” has 3 synonyms and 7 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for offhanded along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for offhanded
- impromptu
- improvisational
- improvised
Antonyms for offhanded
- considered
- deliberate
- intentional
- planned
- premeditated
- prepared
- rehearsed
Meanings of offhanded
- adjective
- In a casual or curt style, without preparation or thought; Impromptu, offhand.
Example Sentences
- His offhanded remark about her work felt dismissive and hurt her feelings.
- She made an offhanded comment during the presentation that caught everyone's attention.
- Despite his offhanded attitude, he actually cares deeply about the team's success.
- The offhanded nature of his joke didn’t go over well with the audience.
- In an offhanded way, she suggested a new approach to solving the problem, which turned out to be effective.
On this page you'll find 10 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to offhanded, such as: considered, deliberate, impromptu, improvisational, improvised, intentional, planned.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
Related Words
offhand
- arbitrarily
- capriciously
- carelessly
- casual
- casually
- curt
- easygoing
- folksy
- glib
- impromptu
- improvisational
- improvised
- indiscriminately
- informally
- offhandedly
- perfunctory
- promiscuously
- randomly
- spontaneous
- whimsically