Definition of OFFHANDED

offhanded

Meanings

Adjective Satellite

  • with little or no preparation or forethought
    • "trying to sound offhanded and reassuring"
  • casually thoughtless or inconsiderate

Adverb

  • without previous thought or preparation
    • "she had made these remarks offhandedly"
  • in a casually inconsiderate manner
    • "she threw him over offhandedly without even a Dear-John letter"

Adj

  • In a casual or curt style, without preparation or thought; impromptu, offhand.

Origin / Etymology

Alteration of offhand, after off- + handed.

Scrabble Score: 20

offhanded is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
offhanded is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
offhanded is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 20

offhanded is a valid Words With Friends word