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OFFHANDEDLY
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Dictionary entry overview: What does offhandedly mean?
• OFFHANDEDLY (adverb)
The adverb OFFHANDEDLY has 2 senses:
1. without previous thought or preparation
2. in a casually inconsiderate manner
Familiarity information: OFFHANDEDLY used as an adverb is rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Without previous thought or preparation
Synonyms:
offhand; offhanded; offhandedly
Context example:
she had made these remarks offhandedly
Pertainym:
offhanded (with little or no preparation or forethought)
Sense 2
Meaning:
In a casually inconsiderate manner
Synonyms:
offhand; offhanded; offhandedly
Context example:
she threw him over offhandedly without even a Dear-John letter
Pertainym:
offhanded (casually thoughtless or inconsiderate)
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