offhand
gb/ˈɔfhˈænd/ us/ˈɔfhˈænd/
B2
انگریزی
mellékesen, odavetve, odavetett, lekezelő
B2
1
mellékesen
B2
odavetve
B2
استعمال کا انداز:
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.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
I said it offhand.
Csak úgy mellékesen mondtam.
He asked offhand.
Csak úgy mellékesen kérdezte.
عام غلطی:
Learners sometimes use it for 'by hand' or 'manually'; it refers to speaking/acting casually, not using your hands.
معنی
without thinking or planning
لفظی تراکیب
say offhand
|mention offhand
|remark offhand
|comment offhand
|ask offhand
|reply offhand
|say it offhand
ہم معنی الفاظ
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.)
متضاد الفاظ
deliberately (Done with careful intention rather than casually.)
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preparedly (With preparation (rare word, but clear opposite idea).)
موضوعات
communication
|daily_life
تعریف
without planning; without thinking much
In a way that is not planned or prepared, often said quickly without much thought.
B2
2
odavetett
B2
استعمال کا انداز:
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.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
It was an offhand comment.
Ez egy odavetett megjegyzés volt.
That was an offhand answer.
Ez egy odavetett válasz volt.
عام غلطی:
Often confused with 'secondhand' (from someone else) or interpreted as physical 'off hand' (a hand not being used).
معنی
casual; not carefully considered
لفظی تراکیب
offhand remark
|offhand comment
|offhand observation
|offhand answer
|offhand reference
|offhand joke
ہم معنی الفاظ
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.)
متضاد الفاظ
thoughtful (Shows careful thinking and consideration.)
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considered (Deliberate and carefully formed.)
موضوعات
communication
|emotions
تعریف
casual and not thought about carefully
Not showing much thought or careful consideration; casual and unplanned.
C1
3
lekezelő
B2
استعمال کا انداز:
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.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
He was offhand with me.
Lekezelő volt velem.
Her offhand tone sounded rude.
A lekezelő hangneme udvariatlannak hatott.
عام غلطی:
Learners may miss this meaning and interpret 'offhand' as only 'spontaneous'; context (tone/manner) signals the 'curt' sense.
معنی
curt or dismissive in manner
لفظی تراکیب
offhand manner
|offhand tone
|offhand way
|offhand response
|offhand refusal
|offhand treatment
ہم معنی الفاظ
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.)
متضاد الفاظ
polite (Shows respect and good manners.)
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warm (Friendly and welcoming rather than abrupt.)
موضوعات
communication
|social_relations
|emotions
تعریف
a little rude and not friendly
Showing little interest or respect; rather abrupt, unfriendly, or dismissive.
گرامر
لغت میں درج شکل
offhand
IPA
GB/ˈɔfhˈænd/
US/ˈɔfhˈænd/
ہجا بندی اور زور
off - hand (2 ہجے)
Stress on 1st syllable (off)
لفظ کی شکلیں
Adjective
- Base: offhand
متعلقہ الفاظ
Related words
offhanded
adjective
offhandedly
adverb
Advanced or less common
offhandedness
noun
عبارات
offhand comment
1/ˈɔfhˈænd kˈɑmɛnt/
fixed phrase
quick casual comment
a quick, casual comment
مثالیں
- 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.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
- 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
مثالیں
- 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.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
- 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
مثالیں
- 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.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
- 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
مثالیں
- 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.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
- He gave an offhand response.