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- [awf-hand, of-]
- /ˈɔfˈhænd, ˈɒf-/
- /ˌɒfˈhændɪdli/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [awf-hand, of-]
- /ˈɔfˈhænd, ˈɒf-/
Definitions of offhandedly word
- adverb offhandedly cavalierly, curtly, or brusquely: to reply offhand. 1
- adverb offhandedly without previous thought or preparation; extempore: to decide offhand to take a trip. 1
- adjective offhandedly informal, casual, curt, or brusque: an offhand manner. 1
- adjective offhandedly Also, offhanded. done or made offhand. 1
- adjective offhandedly Glassmaking. working manually and without the use of molds: offhand blowing. 1
- noun offhandedly In an offhand manner. 1
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Origin of offhandedly
First appearance:
before 1685 One of the 48% oldest English words
First recorded in 1685-95; off + hand
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Parts of speech for Offhandedly
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
offhandedly popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 90% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 62% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
offhandedly usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for offhandedly
adverb offhandedly
- informally — without formality or ceremony; casual: an informal visit.
- casually — happening by chance; fortuitous: a casual meeting.
- nonchalantly — coolly unconcerned, indifferent, or unexcited; casual: His nonchalant manner infuriated me.
- carelessly — If someone does something carelessly, they do it without much thought or effort.
- heedlessly — careless; thoughtless; unmindful: Heedless of the danger, he returned to the burning building to save his dog.
Antonyms for offhandedly
adverb offhandedly
- seriously — in a serious manner: He shook his head seriously.
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