as in impromptu
made or done without previous thought or preparation
an offhand comment that later caused the politician much embarrassment
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as in casually
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Recent Examples of offhand
Catherine Baab, Quartz, 16 Apr. 2025
Then again, attributing coherent strategy to what’s often a chaotic stream of mixed signals, offhand remarks, and rapidly shifting narratives may be a reach.
—Catherine Baab, Quartz, 17 Apr. 2025
Amie Just | Staff Writer, NOLA.com, 25 Dec. 2020
Many hunters used to regularly shoot offhand, including the great Jack O’Connor.
—Tyler Freel, Outdoor Life, 6 Nov. 2020
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Adjective
Mixed signals, selective leaks, and sudden reversals — often via social media or offhand remarks — are proving as influential as official announcements.
—Catherine Baab, Quartz, 16 Apr. 2025
Then again, attributing coherent strategy to what’s often a chaotic stream of mixed signals, offhand remarks, and rapidly shifting narratives may be a reach.
—Catherine Baab, Quartz, 17 Apr. 2025
Adverb
Thomas didn’t know offhand but circled back to him with the answer: Six.
—Amie Just | Staff Writer, NOLA.com, 25 Dec. 2020
Many hunters used to regularly shoot offhand, including the great Jack O’Connor.
—Tyler Freel, Outdoor Life, 6 Nov. 2020
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for offhand
impromptu
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Alvarez and her Curtis Park staff and regulars held an impromptu farewell get-together in front of the business.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
31 May 2025
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In June 2024, Ingrassia appeared in the crowd at an impromptu rally for Holocaust denier and white nationalist Nick Fuentes after Fuentes was ejected from a gathering of the young conservative group Turning Point USA.—
Tom Dreisbach,
NPR,
30 May 2025
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“Offhand.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/offhand. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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