offhandedness

ˌɒfˈhændɪdnəs
Translation Definition
NEW

Translation of offhandedness into German

Noun

1.

unpreparedness

Rare
lack of preparation or thoughtfulness
Rare
Unbedachtheit Gedankenlosigkeit f
  • Her offhandedness was evident in the impromptu speech.Ihre Unbedachtheit war in der improvisierten Rede offensichtlich.
2.

indifference

Rare
dismissive or indifferent attitude
Rare
  • The offhandedness in his response was quite apparent.Die Gleichgültigkeit in seiner Antwort war deutlich zu erkennen.
Add a suggestion |

Synonyms and analogies of offhandedness in English

Examples of offhandedness in a sentence

  • The offhandedness of his remarks upset the audience.
  • Her offhandedness made the guests feel unwelcome.
  • Offhandedness can sometimes be mistaken for confidence.

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

Noun
dieLässigkeitnf.

His offhandedness could make any serious matter feel trivial and unimportant.

Seine Lässigkeit konnte jedes ernste Thema trivial und unbedeutend erscheinen lassen.

dieGleichgültigkeitnf.

He displayed offhandedness during the debate, making him appear uninterested.

Er zeigte während der Debatte eine gewisse Gleichgültigkeit, was ihn uninteressiert erscheinen ließ.

Explore more translations and examples on Reverso Context

offhandedness: Examples and translations in context

The offhandedness in her greeting surprised everyone at the formal event.

Die Lässigkeit in ihrem Gruß überraschte alle bei der formellen Veranstaltung.

Her offhandedness in writing made the read feel more like a conversation.

Ihre Lässigkeit im Schreiben ließ den Text eher wie ein Gespräch wirken.

Her offhandedness to the compliment showed she was genuinely humble.

Ihre Lässigkeit gegenüber dem Kompliment zeigte, dass sie wirklich bescheiden war.

His offhandedness often provided a much-needed break from the tension.

Seine Lässigkeit sorgte oft für eine willkommene Erleichterung von der Anspannung.

He often displays offhandedness when discussing important issues, which frustrates his friends.

Er zeigt oft Lässigkeit, wenn er über wichtige Themen spricht, was seine Freunde frustriert.

Despite his offhandedness, she sensed his underlying sincerity in helping her.

Trotz seiner Lässigkeit spürte sie seine aufrichtige Absicht, ihr zu helfen.

Despite her offhandedness, it was clear she was proud of her work.

Trotz ihrer Lässigkeit war es offensichtlich, dass sie stolz auf ihre Arbeit war.

He brushed off the criticism with an offhandedness that was both rude and dismissive.

Er wischte die Kritik mit einer nachlässigen Lässigkeit beiseite, die sowohl unhöflich als auch abweisend war.

See also:

Browse the dictionary entries starting with “o”:
Why use Reverso English-German Dictionary to learn "offhandedness"?
  • Find accurate translations for "offhandedness" in German

    Explore various translations of "offhandedness" sorted by frequency and relevance to find the perfect match for your context.

  • Browse countless real-life examples

    Understand the exact meaning of "offhandedness" and learn how to use it correctly in any context. Examples come from millions of authentic texts: movie dialogues, news articles, official documents, and more.

  • Listen to pronunciation

    Hear how "offhandedness" is pronounced by native speakers and improve your oral skills.

  • Discover expressions and idioms with "offhandedness" in English

    Dive into our dictionary's treasure trove of phrases and expressions containing "offhandedness" to grow your vocabulary including new entries from the Reverso Collaborative Dictionary.

  • Create your vocabulary list with ease

    Click the star icon to save "offhandedness" to your favorites.

  • Practice with flashcards

    Memorize your words with interactive flashcards containing audio and examples.

English-German translations you can rely on
Find virtually anything

Over 500,000 entries, 2 million translations and 10 million examples in context

Trusted by 70M users

including students, language teachers, and linguistic experts

Exceptional 4.7 app rating

with 250,000+ reviews on App Store and Play Store