offhand

ˈɔfˈhænd
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Translation of offhand into Russian,

Adjective

1.

carelessness

careless or without sufficient thought
  • She made an offhand decision that she later regretted.Она приняла необдуманное решение, о котором позже пожалела.
2.

behavior

curt or unfriendly in manner
  • His offhand response made her feel unwelcome.Его бесцеремонный ответ заставил её почувствовать себя нежеланной.

Adverb

1.

immediate

immediately without prior thought or preparation
  • I can't recall the details offhand.Я не могу сходу вспомнить детали.
2.

behavior

in an abrupt or unfriendly manner
резко rezkoнебрежно недружелюбно
  • He dismissed the question offhand.Он резко отклонил вопрос.

Expressions with offhand: examples in English and translations in Russian

небрежные замечания
случайные замечания
His offhand remarks upset her because they sounded rude.
сказать навскидку
I can't tell you offhand where she lives.

Synonyms and analogies of offhand in English

Examples of offhand in a sentence

  • The offhand comment was not well received by the audience.
  • Her offhand comment left everyone in silence.
  • The manager's offhand attitude upset the team.
  • Offhand, I would say we have ten in stock.
  • She couldn't provide the answer offhand during the meeting.
  • She answered offhand, not bothering to look up.

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

Adverb
навскидкуadv. - navskidku

I can't tell you offhand how many guests are coming tomorrow night.

Я не могу сказать навскидку, сколько гостей придёт завтра вечером.

экспромтомadv. - ekspromtom

The actor delivered his lines offhand, as if he hadn't practiced at all.

Актёр произнёс свои реплики экспромтом, как будто совсем не репетировал.

мимоходомadv. - mimokhodom

I offhand mentioned a movie, and now everyone wants to watch it.

Я мимоходом упомянул фильм, и теперь все хотят его посмотреть.

сразуadv. - srazu

I can't tell you just offhand.

Я не могу так сразу сказать.

небрежноadv. - nebrezhno

She thanked him in an offhand manner, not expecting anything in return.

Она отблагодарила его небрежно, не ожидая ничего взамен.

Adjective
небрежныйadj. - nebrezhny

Her offhand compliment caught him off guard but made his day.

Её небрежный комплимент застал его врасплох, но поднял ему настроение.

поспешныйadj. - pospeshny

He made an offhand decision that ultimately changed the course of the trip.

Он принял поспешное решение, которое в конечном итоге изменило ход поездки.

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offhand: Examples and translations in context

She might tell you offhand the year that law was first introduced.

Она может сказать навскидку, в каком году впервые ввели тот закон.

She dismissed the idea offhand, not considering the potential benefits.

Она отвергла идею навскидку, не подумав о возможных преимуществах.

Our accountant can tell you offhand last quarter's revenue, she knows it perfectly.

Наш бухгалтер может сказать навскидку выручку за прошлый квартал, она знает её отлично.

He can tell you offhand which bus goes straight to the university campus.

Он может сказать навскидку, какой автобус идёт прямо до университетского кампуса.

I won't tell you offhand the answer; I'd rather double-check the data.

Я не хочу сказать навскидку ответ, я лучше перепроверю данные.

I can't tell you offhand the exact figure, but it's around twenty percent.

Не могу сказать навскидку точную цифру, но это около двадцати процентов.

These are just two examples I can remember offhand.

Это всего три примера, которые я смог вспомнить навскидку.

Therefore, many of his works written offhand, lost to us forever.

Поэтому многие его труды, которые написаны экспромтом, для нас навсегда утеряны.

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offhand remarkstell you offhand
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