OFFHAND
(adverb, adj.sat, adj.)Definitions
There are 7 meanings of the word
Offhand.
How to pronounce offhand:
US
Offhand - as an adverb
Without previous thought or preparation
Example: "Couldn't give the figures offhand"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
offhandedoffhandedlyIn a casually inconsiderate manner
Example: "Replied offhand, his mind a million miles away"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
offhandedoffhandedlyOffhand - as an adjective satellite
With little or no preparation or forethought
Example: "His ad-lib comments showed poor judgment"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
ad-libextemporaneousextemporaryextemporeimpromptuoff-the-cuffoffhandedunrehearsedCasually thoughtless or inconsiderate
Example: "An offhand manner"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
offhandedOffhand - as an adjective
Without planning or thinking ahead.
Example: "She gave an offhand speech."
Careless; without sufficient thought or consideration.
Example: "He doesn't realise how hurtful his offhand remarks can be."
Curt, abrupt, unfriendly.
Example: "She was quite offhand with me yesterday."
Example Sentences
"I can't think of an answer offhand."
"I don't know him very well, but offhand, I would say he is in his thirties."
"She made an offhand comment about his outfit."
"He gave an offhand remark about the weather."
"She mentioned that she had an offhand meeting with the CEO."
Word Game Points
Is OFFHAND a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, offhand is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
OFFHAND has a SCRABBLE points total of 17.
Is OFFHAND a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, offhand is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordOFFHAND has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.
Is OFFHAND a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, offhand is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordOFFHAND has a WORDFEUD points total of 17.
