Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
offhand-comment
noun
/ˌɔːfˈhænd ˈkɒmɛnt/
Definition
A remark made without prior thought or consideration.
Examples
- Her offhand comment about the meeting surprised everyone.
- He made an offhand remark that seemed insensitive.
- During the discussion, she threw in an offhand comment that changed the course of the conversation.
Meaning
An offhand comment is often casual and spontaneous, sometimes lacking in depth or carefulness.
Synonyms
- casual remark
- thoughtless comment
- impromptu statement
