off
hand
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In a dismissive or indifferent manner
- He dismissed her concerns offhand, not realizing how important they were to her.
- She responded offhand to his invitation, barely looking up from her phone.
- He brushed off the suggestion offhand, without giving it any serious thought.
- She commented offhand about his appearance, not realizing it hurt his feelings.
- He mentioned the error offhand, without acknowledging the impact it had on the project.
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without any preparation or prior thought
- The suggestion was given offhand, without considering its impact.
- The proposal was drafted offhand and lacked critical information.
- She gave an offhand excuse for being late, not explaining the real reason.
- He dismissed the idea offhand, without any discussion or review.
- She answered the question offhand, not realizing the importance of her response.
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