offhand
/ˌɒfˈhænd/adjective
उच्चारण ऑफ़्हैन्ड
रूखा, बेपरवाह, उदासीन
Core word
adjective
- 1
~ (with sb) disapproving
not showing much interest in somebody or something, in a way that seems rude
रूखा, बेपरवाह, उदासीन
- The clerk was very offhand with the old man.
- her offhand manner
- The receptionist gave an offhand reply and went back to her phone.
+ 2 more examples
- He was rather offhand with the young trainees.
- Her offhand tone hurt his feelings.
Synonyms casual curt brusque dismissive cavalier
- 2
said or done without thinking or preparing first
बिना सोचे-समझे कहा गया, सहज
- He made an offhand remark that upset her.
- Her offhand answer showed that she had not thought about the question at all.
- She made an offhand comment about the food.
+ 2 more examples
- He gave an offhand answer without looking up.
- That offhand remark was taken seriously by many.
Synonyms casual impromptu unpremeditated
adverb
- 1
without being able to check something or think about it first
तुरंत, बिना सोचे या जाँचे
- I can't tell you the exact figure offhand.
- Offhand, I cannot remember the name of the publisher.
- I can't say offhand how many students came.
+ 2 more examples
- Offhand, I would guess about forty.
- Do you know offhand when the next train leaves?
Synonyms immediately off the top of your head
◇Word family
offhandedly adverb