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OFFHANDEDLY

Pronunciation (US):

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 I. (adverb) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

In a casually inconsiderate manner

Example:

she threw him over offhandedly without even a Dear-John letter

Synonyms:

offhand; offhanded; offhandedly

Classified under:

Adverbs

Pertainym:

offhanded (casually thoughtless or inconsiderate)

Sense 2

Meaning:

Without previous thought or preparation

Example:

she had made these remarks offhandedly

Synonyms:

offhand; offhanded; offhandedly

Classified under:

Adverbs

Pertainym:

offhanded (with little or no preparation or forethought)

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