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extemporaneous vs offhanded

offhanded vs extemporaneous

extemporaneous and offhanded both are adjectives.

extemporaneous is not an adverb while offhanded is an adverb.

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

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