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impromptu vs offhand

offhand vs impromptu

impromptu is a noun but offhand is not a noun.

impromptu and offhand both are adjectives.

impromptu and offhand both are adverbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
impromptu Yes Yes No Yes
offhand No Yes No Yes
As adjectives, impromptu and offhand are synonyms defined as:
  • impromptu and offhand: with little or no preparation or forethought
Other synonyms of impromptu include ad-lib, extemporaneous, extemporary, extempore, off-the-cuff, offhanded, unrehearsed.
impromptu (noun) offhand (noun)
an extemporaneous speech or remark
a short musical passage that seems to have been made spontaneously without advance preparation
impromptu (adjective) offhand (adjective)
with little or no preparation or forethought casually thoughtless or inconsiderate
with little or no preparation or forethought
impromptu (adverb) offhand (adverb)
without advance preparation in a casually inconsiderate manner
without previous thought or preparation
Difference between impromptu and offhand

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