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offhandedly
adverb
In a casually inconsiderate manner
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ˌɑfˈhændədli
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adverb
In a casually inconsiderate manner
“Replied offhand, his mind a million miles away”
adverb
Without previous thought or preparation
“Couldn't give the figures offhand”
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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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