offhand
gb/ˈɔfhˈænd/ us/ˈɔfhˈænd/
B2
영어
mellékesen, odavetve, odavetett, lekezelő
B2
1
mellékesen
B2
odavetve
B2
사용 패턴：
say [something] offhand
I mentioned it offhand, but she took it seriously.
Ezt csak úgy mellékesen említettem, de ő komolyan vette.
He asked offhand whether I wanted to join them for dinner.
Csak úgy mellékesen megkérdezte, akarok-e velük vacsorázni.
She replied offhand that it probably wouldn’t work.
학습자용 예문
I said it offhand.
Csak úgy mellékesen mondtam.
He asked offhand.
Csak úgy mellékesen kérdezte.
자주 하는 실수：
Learners sometimes use it for 'by hand' or 'manually'; it refers to speaking/acting casually, not using your hands.
뜻
without thinking or planning
연어
say offhand
|mention offhand
|remark offhand
|comment offhand
|ask offhand
|reply offhand
|say it offhand
유의어
spontaneously (More formal and clearly positive/neutral.)
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casually (Emphasizes a relaxed tone more than lack of preparation.)
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off the cuff (More idiomatic; often used for speeches/answers.)
반의어
deliberately (Done with careful intention rather than casually.)
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preparedly (With preparation (rare word, but clear opposite idea).)
주제
communication
|daily_life
정의
without planning; without thinking much
In a way that is not planned or prepared, often said quickly without much thought.
B2
2
odavetett
B2
사용 패턴：
an offhand [remark/comment/answer]
It was just an offhand remark, not a promise.
Csak egy odavetett megjegyzés volt, nem ígéret.
She made an offhand comment about quitting, then changed the subject.
Odavetett egy megjegyzést arról, hogy felmond, aztán másról kezdett beszélni.
His offhand answer suggested he hadn’t really listened.
학습자용 예문
It was an offhand comment.
Ez egy odavetett megjegyzés volt.
That was an offhand answer.
Ez egy odavetett válasz volt.
자주 하는 실수：
Often confused with 'secondhand' (from someone else) or interpreted as physical 'off hand' (a hand not being used).
뜻
casual; not carefully considered
연어
offhand remark
|offhand comment
|offhand observation
|offhand answer
|offhand reference
|offhand joke
유의어
casual (Broader; may not imply lack of thought.)
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throwaway (Suggests something said as unimportant.)
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unconsidered (Stronger focus on not thinking it through.)
반의어
thoughtful (Shows careful thinking and consideration.)
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considered (Deliberate and carefully formed.)
주제
communication
|emotions
정의
casual and not thought about carefully
Not showing much thought or careful consideration; casual and unplanned.
C1
3
lekezelő
B2
사용 패턴：
an offhand [manner/way/tone/response]
I asked for help, but I got an offhand response.
Segítséget kértem, de lekezelő választ kaptam.
His offhand manner made her feel unwelcome.
A lekezelő modora miatt nem érezte magát szívesen látottnak.
The receptionist was offhand and didn’t explain what to do next.
학습자용 예문
He was offhand with me.
Lekezelő volt velem.
Her offhand tone sounded rude.
A lekezelő hangneme udvariatlannak hatott.
자주 하는 실수：
Learners may miss this meaning and interpret 'offhand' as only 'spontaneous'; context (tone/manner) signals the 'curt' sense.
뜻
curt or dismissive in manner
연어
offhand manner
|offhand tone
|offhand way
|offhand response
|offhand refusal
|offhand treatment
유의어
curt (More direct about being brief and abrupt.)
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brusque (More formal; emphasizes abruptness.)
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dismissive (Emphasizes treating something as unimportant.)
반의어
polite (Shows respect and good manners.)
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warm (Friendly and welcoming rather than abrupt.)
주제
communication
|social_relations
|emotions
정의
a little rude and not friendly
Showing little interest or respect; rather abrupt, unfriendly, or dismissive.
문법
기본형
offhand
IPA
GB/ˈɔfhˈænd/
US/ˈɔfhˈænd/
음절 및 강세
off - hand （2음절）
Stress on 1st syllable (off)
활용형
Adjective
- Base: offhand
관련 단어
Related words
offhanded
adjective
offhandedly
adverb
Advanced or less common
offhandedness
noun
표현
offhand comment
1/ˈɔfhˈænd kˈɑmɛnt/
fixed phrase
quick casual comment
a quick, casual comment
예문
- He made an offhand comment about moving abroad next year.
- An offhand comment from her boss made her doubt herself.
- I didn’t expect my offhand comment to be repeated.
학습자용 예문
- She made an offhand comment.
offhand manner
1/ˈɔfhˈænd mˈænɚ/
fixed phrase
cool, slightly rude manner
in a way that seems a bit rude or uninterested
예문
- She answered in an offhand manner and turned back to her screen.
- His offhand manner made the new staff feel ignored.
- The apology sounded forced and offhand in manner.
학습자용 예문
- He spoke in an offhand manner.
offhand remark
1/ˈɔfhˈænd ɹɪmˈɑɹk/
fixed phrase
casual remark, not intended seriously
a casual comment that wasn’t planned
예문
- She made an offhand remark about my haircut and didn’t realize it would upset me.
- His offhand remark turned into a long argument.
- It started with an offhand remark at lunch.
학습자용 예문
- He made an offhand remark.
- It was just an offhand remark.
offhand response
1/ˈɔfhˈænd ɹɪspˈɑns/
fixed phrase
quick, dismissive-sounding reply
a quick reply that sounds casual or rude
예문
- I asked a serious question and got an offhand response.
- Her offhand response suggested she wanted to end the conversation.
- He apologized for his offhand response later.
학습자용 예문
- He gave an offhand response.