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OFFHANDEDLY
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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:
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:
Pertainym:
offhanded (with little or no preparation or forethought)