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Which word fits this meaning? Casual or informal in manner, sometimes to the point of seeming dismissive.
adjective
Reveal word and examples offhand An offhand remark about the project discouraged volunteers who had worked hard. Dictionary practice example. An offhand comment about the unfinished program, delivered while someone packed cables, sounded more casual than the organizers had expected. From Hearing the Attitude in a Reply . Full dictionary entry How did you do before revealing the answer?
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