Vocabulary Entry

offhanded

|adjective • adverb

adjective

Done or said without careful thought or consideration; casual.

Example Sentences

"Her offhanded remark upset several people at the meeting."

"He made an offhanded comment about the project that revealed his lack of interest."

"We were surprised by his offhanded response to such a serious issue."

adverb

Example Sentences

"She offhandedly mentioned the promotion during lunch."

"He offhandedly brushed aside her concerns about the task."

"The suggestion was offhandedly thrown into the conversation."