Offhand
(adjective)
- Done without preparation or prior thought; impromptu.
- Done or said without preparation; extemporaneous.
Origin:
The word "offhand" comes from the phrase "off hand" which means "not prepared or rehearsed".
Examples:
- He made an offhand remark about the weather.
- The offhand comment was not well received.
- The offhand manner in which he delivered the news was inappropriate.
- The offhand way he handled the situation was not professional.
- He made an offhand gesture to indicate he was joking.