noun
- the quality of being casual, informal, or done without much thought or preparation
- the quality of being rude or dismissive in a casual way
Examples
- His offhandedness during the interview surprised everyone.
- She was hurt by the offhandedness of his response to her question.
- The teacher’s offhandedness made the students feel unimportant.
- Despite his offhandedness, he actually cared deeply about the project.
- Her offhandedness masked her nervousness about the presentation.
- The manager’s offhandedness created tension in the workplace.