HyperDic: offhandedly

English > 2 senses of the word offhandedly:
ADVERBalloffhandedly, offhand, offhandedwithout previous thought or preparation
alloffhandedly, offhand, offhandedin a casually inconsiderate manner
English > offhandedly: 2 senses > adverb 1
MeaningWithout previous thought or preparation.
Example "she had made these remarks offhandedly"
Synonymsoffhand, offhanded
Adjectivesoffhandedwith little or no preparation or forethought
English > offhandedly: 2 senses > adverb 2
MeaningIn a casually inconsiderate manner.
Example "she threw him over offhandedly without even a Dear-John letter"
Synonymsoffhand, offhanded
Adjectivesoffhandedcasually thoughtless or inconsiderate

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