as in impromptu
made or done without previous thought or preparation
an offhand comment that later caused the politician much embarrassment
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Recent Examples of offhand
Amie Just | Staff Writer, NOLA.com, 25 Dec. 2020
Many hunters used to regularly shoot offhand, including the great Jack O’Connor.
—Tyler Freel, Outdoor Life, 6 Nov. 2020
Dani Di Placido, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
In this way, the rally comes with a whole string of asterisks
Markets have been whipsawed again and again in 2025 as the White House pivoted, then pivoted again, repositioning global trade policy in posts and offhand comments.
—Catherine Baab, Quartz, 27 May 2025
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Adjective
Thomas didn’t know offhand but circled back to him with the answer: Six.
—Amie Just | Staff Writer, NOLA.com, 25 Dec. 2020
Many hunters used to regularly shoot offhand, including the great Jack O’Connor.
—Tyler Freel, Outdoor Life, 6 Nov. 2020
Adverb
Others noted that Lynch may well have encouraged Lyonne to experiment with AI, but that his offhand comment should not be taken as gospel.
—Dani Di Placido, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
In this way, the rally comes with a whole string of asterisks
Markets have been whipsawed again and again in 2025 as the White House pivoted, then pivoted again, repositioning global trade policy in posts and offhand comments.
—Catherine Baab, Quartz, 27 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for offhand
impromptu
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This perfect white summer sneaker is made with water-resistant faux leather, so those impromptu sunshowers won’t send you running for shelter.—
Shalwah Evans,
People.com,
6 July 2025
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Though the picture seemingly showcases an impromptu moment, Shelton actually spent months preparing for the breathtaking proposal.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
3 July 2025
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“Offhand.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/offhand. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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