offhandedly (Meaning)

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offhandedly (r)

without previous thought or preparation

in a casually inconsiderate manner

The professor offhandedly mentioned a fascinating anecdote during the lecture.
She made an offhanded comment about the weather, but her tone betrayed her concern.
The politician's offhanded remarks sparked a whirlwind of controversy.
The salesperson offhandedly offered a discount without realizing its implications.
In a moment of forgetfulness, he offhandedly revealed a confidential piece of information.
The author offhandedly described the character's tragic backstory, evoking a profound sense of loss.
The doctor's offhanded remark about the patient's prognosis left the family in a state of anguish.
The student offhandedly asked a question that proved to be the turning point in their understanding.
The CEO's offhanded email to the entire company surprisingly boosted employee morale.
The lawyer offhandedly mentioned a legal loophole that seemed to hold the key to their client's case.

without previous thought or preparation, in a casually inconsiderate manner

carelessly, capriciously, indiscriminately, whimsically, offhand,casually, informally, arbitrarily,randomly, aimlessly

carefully, systematically, methodically, formally, methodically, formally, carefully,systematically, purposely, deliberately

The professor offhandedly mentioned a fascinating anecdote during the lecture.

She made an offhanded comment about the weather, but her tone betrayed her concern.

The politician's offhanded remarks sparked a whirlwind of controversy.

The salesperson offhandedly offered a discount without realizing its implications.