offhandedness

ˌɒfˈhændɪdnəs
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Translation of offhandedness into Russian

Noun

1.

unpreparedness

Rare
lack of preparation or thoughtfulness
Rare
неподготовленность fнеобдуманность спонтанность
  • Her offhandedness was evident in the impromptu speech.Её неподготовленность была очевидна в импровизированной речи.
2.

indifference

Rare
dismissive or indifferent attitude
Rare
  • The offhandedness in his response was quite apparent.Безразличие в его ответе было вполне очевидным.
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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
небрежностьnf. - nebrezhnost'

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

Несмотря на его небрежность, она чувствовала его искреннее желание помочь.

I noticed her offhandedness when she didn't prepare for the interview.

Я заметила её небрежность, когда она не приготовилась к собеседованию.

небрежное отношениеnn. - nebrezhnoye otnosheniye

His offhandedness made it seem like he didn't care about the outcome.

Его небрежное отношение создало впечатление, что ему всё равно на результат.

His offhandedness regarding the presentation showed he hadn't practiced or prepared.

Его небрежное отношение к презентации показало, что он не практиковался и не готовился.

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Other translations for offhandedness:

  • бестолковость

offhandedness: Examples and translations in context

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

Он часто проявляет небрежность, обсуждая важные вопросы, что раздражает его друзей.

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

Его небрежность могла придать любому серьёзному вопросу легкомысленности и незначительности.

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

Он отмахнулся от критики с такой небрежностью, что это показалось грубым и пренебрежительным.

Her offhandedness during the meeting made it hard to take her seriously.

Её небрежность на встрече заставила сомневаться в её серьезности.

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

Несмотря на её небрежность, было ясно, что она гордится своей работой.

He spoke with an offhandedness that suggested he didn't care about the topic.

Он говорил с небрежностью, которая давала понять, что ему всё равно на эту тему.

I was surprised by her offhandedness; she usually puts a lot of thought into her work.

Я была удивлена её небрежностью; обычно она тщательно обдумывает свою работу.

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