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 32 synonyms and 9 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for offhanded along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for offhanded

ad hoc
ad-lib
automatic
casual
cursive
down and dirty
extemporaneous
extemporary
extempore
half-baked
half-cocked
ill-advised
impromptu
improvisational
improvised
impulsive
informal
instinctive
involuntary
off-the-cuff
offhand
snap
spontaneous
spur-of-the-moment
unauthorized
unconsidered
unplanned
unpremeditated
unprepared
unrehearsed
unscripted
unstudied

Antonyms for offhanded

considered
deliberate
intended
intentional
planned
premeditated
premeditative
prepared
rehearsed

Meanings of offhanded

adjective
1. 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 41 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to offhanded, such as: ad hoc, ad-lib, automatic, casual, considered, cursive, deliberate.

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