offhand
0 antonyms and opposites of offhand, grouped by meaning.
Adj — Said or done without preparation or careful thought.
How to use offhand
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From an old sense of "off hand" meaning done immediately, without planning ahead — as if the answer came straight off the hand rather than being carefully worked out.
Full origin of offhand →Frequently asked questions
What does “offhand” mean?
The word “offhand” means said or done without preparation or careful thought. In plain terms, said or done casually, without preparation — or, said of manner, a bit curt.
How do you pronounce “offhand”?
“Offhand” is pronounced awf-HAND (/ˌɔfˈhænd/ in IPA).
How do you use “offhand” in a sentence?
Here is “offhand” used in a sentence: “He gave an offhand answer without checking the facts.”
What is another word for “offhand”?
Words with a similar meaning to “offhand” include extemporaneous and off-the-cuff.
What part of speech is “offhand”?
Depending on how it is used, “offhand” can be an adjective and an adverb.
How many meanings does “offhand” have?
“Offhand” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: said or done without preparation or careful thought.