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81carelessly — (Roget s IV) modif. Syn. heedlessly, negligently, neglectfully, thoughtlessly, nonchalantly, offhandedly, rashly, hastily, unthinkingly, inattentively, unmindfully, unconcernedly, without counting the cost, at random, happen what may,… …
82casually — (Roget s IV) modif. 1. [Accidentally] Syn. unintentionally, by chance, inadvertently; see accidentally , haphazardly . 2. [Nonchalantly] Syn. indifferently, unconcernedly, coolly, unemotionally, impassively, reservedly, offhandedly, carelessly,… …
83offhand — off|hand1 [ˌɔfˈhænd US ˌo:f ] adj 1.) BrE not very friendly towards someone when you are talking to them ▪ She said you were a bit offhand with her this afternoon. ▪ an offhand tone of voice 2.) said or done without thinking or planning ▪ an… …
84be off-the-cuff — say something offhandedly …
85off-handedly adv — My wrists are bleeding stumps! said Tom offhandedly …
86offhand — adjective ungraciously nonchalant or cool in manner. adverb without previous consideration. Derivatives offhanded adjective offhandedly adverb offhandedness noun …
87offhand — 1 adjective not giving people much time or attention, when you are talking to them: She said you were a bit offhand with her this afternoon. offhandedly adverb offhandedness noun (U) 2 adverb immediately, without time to think about it or find… …
88offhand — adv 1. impromptu, extemporaneously, extempore, improvisationally; without notes, without preparation, at the drop of a hat, on the spur of the moment. 2. informally, unceremoniously, without ceremony; nonchalantly, casually, easily, offhandedly;… …
89offhanded — /ɒfˈhændəd/ (say of handuhd) adjective → offhand (defs 2–4). –offhandedly, adverb –offhandedness, noun …
90offhand — [ôf′hand′, ôf′hand΄] adv. without prior preparation or study; at once; extemporaneously adj. 1. said or done offhand; extemporaneous; unpremeditated 2. casual, curt, informal, brusque, etc.: Also offhanded offhandedly adv. offhandedness n …
