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
    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 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.

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  • abate
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  • abet
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  • affability
  • affluence
  • aid
  • allay
  • alleviate
  • alleviation
  • ameliorate
  • amend
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  • appease
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  • correct
  • crop
  • cure
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  • decrease
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  • dent
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  • casually
  • coolly
  • desultorily
  • halfheartedly
  • indifferently
  • indolently
  • informally
  • languidly
  • lazily
  • listlessly
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