offhandedly
/ˌɒfˈhændɪdli/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌɔːfˈhændɪdli/ (ame, ipa)
offhandedly — adverb
1. in a careless, slightly rude way that makes it seem a person is not giving serio
in a careless, slightly rude way that makes it seem a person is not giving serious attention
Kenji offhandedly told his sister to deal with the problem alone.
offhandedly tell [someone] to ...
At lunch, Lakshmi offhandedly joked that the lost files were no big deal.
offhandedly + joke that-clause
The manager offhandedly waved away Olivia's safety concern during the factory tour.
Michael offhandedly said thanks and ignored the nurse's next question.
Amira offhandedly replied, "Do whatever you want," and left the room.
- casually
broader and often neutral; offhandedly usually carries more disregard
- dismissively
stronger in showing that the speaker treats something as unimportant
- curtly
focuses on brief, abrupt wording more than on lack of care
- thoughtfully
showing care and attention to the other person or situation
- politely
showing respect and consideration in the way something is said
文法句型
offhandedly + say / tell / reply
offhandedly + dismiss / joke
verb + offhandedly
用法筆記
Usually modifies verbs such as say, reply, joke, or dismiss when the speaker sounds detached as well as a little rude. It often suggests that another person's concern is being brushed aside too easily.