adverb
- without previous thought or preparation; immediately
adjective
- casual or careless in manner; showing little concern or interest
- done without previous thought or preparation
Examples
- I can’t give you an exact figure offhand, but it’s around $500.
- She answered the question offhand without checking her notes.
- His offhand comment hurt her feelings.
- The teacher’s offhand dismissal of the student’s idea was disappointing.
- It was just an offhand remark, not meant to be taken seriously.
- She made an offhand decision to quit her job.
- His offhand attitude toward the project concerned his boss.