offhandedness

Meanings

• Adjective

  Acting or speaking in a careless, unconsidered, or impolite way.

  - "His offhanded comment about her appearance caused a stir."
  - "Despite her offhanded demeanor, she was deeply sensitive."
  - "The offhanded way he handled the situation led to misunderstandings."

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Variants

List of all variants of offhandedness that leads to same result
offhanded , offhandedly , offhandedness , offhandednesses

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Etymology

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Derived from the Old English word 'offhand,' meaning 'without preparation or forethought.'

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Trivia

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1. Offhandedness is sometimes used to describe a skillful or expert performance that appears effortless.

2. The term 'offhand' can also refer to a type of writing or drawing done without the use of a model or preparation.

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Related Concepts

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1. Impoliteness: Offhandedness is a form of impoliteness, characterized by a lack of consideration for the feelings or rights of others.

2. Casualness: Offhandedness can be seen as a form of casualness, where one acts in a relaxed and unconcerned manner, often without considering the implications of their actions.

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Culture

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Offhandedness has been portrayed in literature as a characteristic of certain characters, such as the eccentric and aloof Professor Moriarty in Arthur Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes stories.

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3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each word in 'Offhand' and 'ness' to help remember the meaning of offhandedness.

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