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offhand in German

offhand in German is schluderig, spontan, unbesonnen — offhand means said or done without preparation or careful thought.

offhand in German

schluderig
adj
Without planning or thinking ahead.
spontan
adj
Without planning or thinking ahead.
unbesonnen
adj
Without planning or thinking ahead.
unüberlegt
adj
Without planning or thinking ahead.
nachlässig
adj
Careless; without sufficient thought or consideration.
unbesonnen
adj
Careless; without sufficient thought or consideration.
unvorsichtig
adj
Careless; without sufficient thought or consideration.
unüberlegt
adj
Careless; without sufficient thought or consideration.
unfreundlich
adj
Curt, abrupt, unfriendly.
schluderig
adv
Right away, immediately, without thinking about it.
spontan
adv
Right away, immediately, without thinking about it.
unbesonnen
adv
Right away, immediately, without thinking about it.
unüberlegt
adv
Right away, immediately, without thinking about it.

What does "offhand" mean?

  1. adj Said or done without preparation or careful thought.
    "He gave an offhand answer without checking the facts."
  2. adj Curt or dismissive in manner.
    "Her offhand tone made him feel unwelcome."
  3. adv Without prior thought or preparation; off the top of one's head.
    "I can't tell you the exact date offhand, but I'll check."
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offhand in a sentence

  • He gave an offhand answer without checking the facts.
  • Her offhand tone made him feel unwelcome.
  • I can't tell you the exact date offhand, but I'll check.

Similar words in German

extemporaneous off-the-cuff

Common German translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "offhand" in German?

"offhand" in German is schluderig, spontan, unbesonnen. offhand means: Said or done without preparation or careful thought.

How do you use "offhand" in a sentence?

Example: "He gave an offhand answer without checking the facts." In German, "offhand" is schluderig, spontan, unbesonnen.

Are there other ways to say "offhand" in German?

Yes — German has 7 translations listed for "offhand": schluderig, spontan, unbesonnen, unüberlegt, nachlässig, unvorsichtig.

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