as in impromptu
made or done without previous thought or preparation
an offhand comment that later caused the politician much embarrassment
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Recent Examples of offhand
Amie Just | Staff Writer, NOLA.com, 25 Dec. 2020
Many hunters used to regularly shoot offhand, including the great Jack O’Connor.
—Tyler Freel, Outdoor Life, 6 Nov. 2020
Michael W. Clune, Harpers Magazine, 16 July 2025
The offhand inclusion of brutal, total tragedy just to build these pretexts is unsettling.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 2 July 2025
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Adjective
Thomas didn’t know offhand but circled back to him with the answer: Six.
—Amie Just | Staff Writer, NOLA.com, 25 Dec. 2020
Many hunters used to regularly shoot offhand, including the great Jack O’Connor.
—Tyler Freel, Outdoor Life, 6 Nov. 2020
Adverb
An offhand comment that William S. Burroughs makes in Naked Lunch illuminates the way others shape us from an unexpected angle.
—Michael W. Clune, Harpers Magazine, 16 July 2025
The offhand inclusion of brutal, total tragedy just to build these pretexts is unsettling.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for offhand
impromptu
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After about a minute, the impromptu lesson concluded and the woman stood up.—
William Tong,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Aug. 2025
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Whether your plans for the season involve lounging poolside or simply spending more time socializing on your newly furnished patio, outdoor bar carts are ready to roll for an at-home happy hour at impromptu times.—
Blake Bakkila,
Architectural Digest,
1 Aug. 2025
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“Offhand.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/offhand. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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