offhand
Said without thinking
Offhand means without preparation or forethought: I can't give you the figures offhand.
The word suggests casualness—an offhand remark is made without much consideration, which can come across as dismissive or rude: His offhand manner put people off.
As an adverb, offhandedly works the same way.
Done without advance preparation
- ad-libUnscripted speech or remark
- improvisedCreated without prior planning
- unrehearsedNot practiced beforehand
- unscriptedNot pre-written
spur-of-the-moment · off-the-cuff · unprepared · on-the-spot · extempore · unplanned · spontaneous · improvisational
Calmly unconcerned
- breezyMildly windy, or nonchalant
- easygoingRelaxed in temperament
- laid-backCalm and unhurried
- relaxedFree of stress
informal · carefree · airy · light-hearted · unstudied · unaffected · blithe · effortless
Dismissively unconcerned
- curtAbruptly rude in speech
- brusqueAbrupt and dismissive
- flippantCarelessly disrespectful
- disdainfulShowing open contempt
contemptuous · condescending · patronizing · snide · supercilious · scornful · belittling · disparaging
extemporaneous
Done without advance preparation
- ad-libUnscripted speech or remark
- improvisedCreated without prior planning
- unrehearsedNot practiced beforehand
unscripted · spur-of-the-moment · off-the-cuff · unprepared · on-the-spot · extempore · unplanned · spontaneous · improvisational · winging-it
nonchalant
Calmly unconcerned
relaxed · informal · carefree · airy · light-hearted · unstudied · unaffected · blithe · effortless · loose
cavalier
Dismissively unconcerned
disdainful · contemptuous · condescending · patronizing · snide · supercilious · scornful · belittling · disparaging · deprecating
comment
Brief stated opinion
- quipBrief, clever remark
- asideBrief theatrical digression
- observationAttentive watching or remark
mention · note · statement · retort · response · reply · wisecrack · crack · dig · jab
- improvisationimprovised, impromptu, ad lib, freestyle, ad-lib
- nonchalancenonchalance, insouciance, casualness, indifference, unconcern
- accidentsaccident, car accident, bike accident, mishap, traffic accident
- dismissive behaviorssnub, scorn, ignore, disdain, dismissal
- hand rhymesband, brand, sand, land, stand
- slapdashsloppy, hasty, rushed, careless, haphazard
offhanddeliberate
Consciously chosen, not accidental
premeditated · planned · prepared · rehearsed · calculated
offhandattentive
Paying close notice
engaged · focused · considerate · respectful · mindful