offhanded

ˌɑːfˈhændɪd
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Translation of offhanded into German,

Adjective

1.

behavior

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casually inconsiderate or thoughtless
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  • She made an offhanded remark that hurt his feelings.Sie machte eine flapsige Bemerkung, die seine Gefühle verletzte.
2.

casual action

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not planned or prepared, done in a casual way
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  • He gave an offhanded answer during the meeting.Er gab während der Besprechung eine beiläufige Antwort.

Adverb

1.

behavior

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in a casual or informal manner
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  • He replied offhanded, without much thought.Er antwortete lässig, ohne viel nachzudenken.
2.

spontaneously

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without prior thought or preparation
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  • She answered the question offhanded.Sie beantwortete die Frage spontan.
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Synonyms and analogies of offhanded in English

Examples of offhanded in a sentence

  • The offhanded gesture was perceived as rude.
  • He made an offhanded remark about the budget.
  • Her offhanded shrug offended the committee.
  • She mentioned it offhanded, not realizing its importance.
  • He made an offhanded comment that surprised everyone.
  • He made the comment offhanded during the meeting.

Translations of "offhanded" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Adjective
beiläufigadj.

He gave an offhanded wave before continuing his conversation with friends.

Er winkte beiläufig, bevor er das Gespräch mit seinen Freunden fortsetzte.

He shrugged offhanded, showing he wasn't too worried about the outcome.

Er zuckte beiläufig mit den Schultern und zeigte damit, dass er sich nicht allzu viele Sorgen um das Ergebnis machte.

beiläufigeadj.

His offhanded mention of a party surprised everyone who heard it.

Seine beiläufige Erwähnung einer Feier überraschte alle, die es hörten.

He delivered an offhanded remark that changed the whole direction of the conversation.

Er äußerte eine beiläufige Bemerkung, die die Richtung des Gesprächs komplett änderte.

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  • spontanadj.

offhanded: Examples and translations in context

His offhanded suggestion to change the plan seemed to go unnoticed.

Sein beiläufiger Vorschlag, den Plan zu ändern, schien unbemerkt zu bleiben.

During dinner, he made an offhanded joke that fell flat.

Beim Abendessen machte er einen beiläufigen Witz, der nicht gut ankam.

His offhanded approach to planning led to several last-minute changes.

Sein beiläufiger Ansatz bei der Planung führte zu mehreren Änderungen in letzter Minute.

Her offhanded remarks often hurt more than she realized.

Ihre beiläufigen Bemerkungen verletzen oft mehr, als ihr bewusst ist.

His offhanded manner during the interview left a good impression.

Seine beiläufige Art während des Interviews hinterließ einen guten Eindruck.

Her offhanded response caught him off guard, making him rethink his approach.

Ihre beiläufige Antwort überraschte ihn, sodass er seine Herangehensweise überdachte.

Her offhanded response made it clear she hadn't thought it through.

Ihre beiläufige Antwort machte deutlich, dass sie es sich nicht gut überlegt hatte.

His offhanded mention of the project caught my attention unintentionally.

Seine beiläufige Erwähnung des Projekts erregte unabsichtlich meine Aufmerksamkeit.

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