Vocabulary Entry

off-hand

|adjective • adverb

adjective

Done or said without prior thought or consideration; casual.

Example Sentences

"He made an off-hand comment during the meeting that surprised everyone."

"Her off-hand remark about the movie sparked a lively discussion."

"I often give off-hand answers in casual conversations."

adverb

Example Sentences

"She off-hand mentioned that she'd be late to the dinner."

"He off-hand dismissed the idea without giving it much thought."

"They talked off-hand about their weekend plans, not worrying about the details."