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extemporaneous vs offhand

offhand vs extemporaneous

extemporaneous and offhand both are adjectives.

extemporaneous is not an adverb while offhand is an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
extemporaneous No Yes No No
offhand No Yes No Yes
As adjectives, extemporaneous and offhand are synonyms defined as:
  • extemporaneous and offhand: with little or no preparation or forethought
Other synonyms of extemporaneous include ad-lib, extemporary, extempore, impromptu, off-the-cuff, offhanded, unrehearsed.
extemporaneous (adjective) offhand (adjective)
with little or no preparation or forethought casually thoughtless or inconsiderate
with little or no preparation or forethought
extemporaneous (adverb) offhand (adverb)
in a casually inconsiderate manner
without previous thought or preparation
Difference between extemporaneous and offhand

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