adjective
- done or said in a casual way without much thought or preparation
- showing a lack of proper respect or consideration; dismissive
adverb
- in a casual or dismissive manner
Examples
- She made an offhanded comment about the weather.
- His offhanded remark hurt her feelings.
- The teacher gave an offhanded response to the student’s question.
- He offhandedly mentioned that he was moving to another city.
- Her offhanded attitude toward the project annoyed her teammates.
- The manager offhandedly dismissed the employee’s concerns.
- It was just an offhanded suggestion, not a serious proposal.