offhand (Meaning)
offhand (s)
with little or no preparation or forethought
casually thoughtless or inconsiderate
offhand (r)
without previous thought or preparation
in a casually inconsiderate manner
offhand (a.)
Instant; ready; extemporaneous; as, an offhand speech; offhand excuses.
offhand (adv.)
In an offhand manner; as, he replied offhand.
Synonyms & Antonyms of offhand
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offhand Sentence Examples
- I don't know offhand the exact number of attendees at the event.
- Can you tell me offhand if the store sells vegan pastries?
- I can't recall offhand the name of the song playing right now.
- I wouldn't be able to give you offhand a recommendation for a good mechanic.
- I don't have offhand any knowledge of that particular subject matter.
- Sorry, I can't provide offhand an estimate for the cost of the repairs.
- I don't happen to know offhand if there are any upcoming concerts in the area.
- I can't recall offhand the names of all the cast members in the movie.
- I don't have offhand any suggestions for a suitable gift for her birthday.
- I'm not able to answer offhand your question regarding the company's financial status.
FAQs About the word offhand
with little or no preparation or forethought, casually thoughtless or inconsiderate, without previous thought or preparation, in a casually inconsiderate manner
impromptu, improvised, improvisational, unplanned, unprepared, off-the-cuff, unstudied, unpremeditated, snap, unrehearsed
premeditated, deliberate, considered, considered, intentional, planned, prepared, rehearsed, intentional, rehearsed
I don't know offhand the exact number of attendees at the event.
Can you tell me offhand if the store sells vegan pastries?
I can't recall offhand the name of the song playing right now.
I wouldn't be able to give you offhand a recommendation for a good mechanic.
