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offhandedly

adverb

In a casually inconsiderate manner

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Word Facts

Word length
11
Starts with
O
Ends with
Y
Contains
FF
Scrabble score
25
CEFR level
B2

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Pronunciation

ˌɑfˈhændədli

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Definitions

adverb

  1. In a casually inconsiderate manner

    “Replied offhand, his mind a million miles away”

adverb

  1. Without previous thought or preparation

    “Couldn't give the figures offhand”

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Example Sentences

Replied offhand, his mind a million miles away
She threw him over offhandedly without even a Dear-John letter
Couldn't give the figures offhand
We decided offhand to go to Canada
She had made these remarks offhandedly

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