What is the opposite of offhand?

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Contexts ▼▲ Adjective Opposite of offensively nonchalant or cool in manner Opposite of showing no interest, vigor, determination, or enthusiasm Opposite of lacking consideration for others Opposite of produced or carried out in a hasty or perfunctory manner Opposite of rather rude in speech or manner Opposite of not thorough or detailed due to being done in haste Opposite of showing little enthusiasm Opposite of treating serious issues with inappropriate humor Opposite of haughty or arrogant, especially in one's disregard for something Opposite of unfriendly or aggressive in nature Opposite of having a relaxed, friendly, or unofficial style, manner, or nature Opposite of not intended to be taken seriously Opposite of inclined to do slightly naughty things for fun Opposite of showing apathy or disregard towards a person or idea Opposite of not given to showing emotion or feelings Opposite of done or performed without method or care Opposite of lacking context or reason Opposite of having or showing laziness, disregard or negligence Opposite of having a flippant demeanor that is not appreciated under the circumstances Opposite of blunt and plain-spoken in one's manner of speaking or behavior Opposite of poorly considered or thought out Adverb Opposite of without planning or preparation Opposite of in a spontaneous or improvised way … more ▼ ▲ Adjective ▲ Opposite of offensively nonchalant or cool in manner considered planned premeditated premeditative prepared rehearsed attentive careful intent responsible serious thoughtful calculated deliberate practisedUK practicedUS intentional conscious intended studied designed aforethought wilful purposive prearranged preconceived measured reasoned thought-out advised informed rational methodical contemplated lucid willful cogent commonsense intelligent knowing sensible judicious determined weighed justified examined investigated prepense studious contrived computed organisedUK organizedUS strategic purposed on purpose projected scheduled well-thought-out thought through well thought out well chosen well advised thought-through thought-about well-founded programmed rigged outlined trained versed experienced skilled pre-planned done on purpose cold-blooded primed learned planned out circumspect calculating systematic premediated written deliberately laid-out set-up ready set arranged purposeful expected slated prospective learnt reserved listed due anticipated equipped timetabled booked prepped adapted groomed qualified adjusted thought out more ❯ Adjective ▲ Opposite of showing no interest, vigor, determination, or enthusiasm ambitious excited animated energetic enterprising enthusiastic motivated spirited active careful caring diligent hard-working inspired interested lively concerned keen ardent eager passionate stimulated affected responsive Adjective ▲ Opposite of lacking consideration for others polite courteous civil gracious mannerly considerate genteel respectful thoughtful well-bred courtly mannered refined well-mannered pleasant kind tactful affable polished obliging urbane decent civilizedUS genial chivalrous cordial civilisedUK gentlemanly diplomatic formal complaisant well mannered accommodating amicable cultivated ladylike cultured gallant circuitous mealymouthed patient friendly politic suave well bred decorous debonair ceremonious deferential proper agreeable pleasing elegant well-behaved well behaved well brought up good-tempered happy cheerful even-tempered nice sweet gentle verbose more ❯ Adjective ▲ Opposite of produced or carried out in a hasty or perfunctory manner careful meticulous painstaking orderly methodic methodical nonrandom ordered organisedUK organizedUS precise regular systematic systematisedUK systematizedUS thoughtful tidy conscientious fastidious punctilious planned keen lasting consistent dependable steady unchanging Adjective ▲ Opposite of rather rude in speech or manner polite circuitous expansive mealymouthed civil courteous friendly gracious calm deliberate kind leisurely nice at ease helpful Adjective ▲ Opposite of not thorough or detailed due to being done in haste deliberate painstaking thorough careful complete detailed meticulous perfect comprehensive exhaustive methodical diligent scrupulous in-depth probing attentive conscientious substantial major punctilious exact laborious deep analytical penetrating profound polished neat well-done refined systematic thoroughgoing precise intensive rigorous full thoughtful sweeping elaborate efficient extensive Adjective ▲ Opposite of showing little enthusiasm enthusiastic eager hearty keen passionate warm wholehearted certain definite determined excited happy interested responsive sure concerned involved spirited avid ardent ambitious exuberant committed wild dynamic perfervid intent zealous ebullient intense lively enthused pumped energetic vivacious dedicated devoted motivated driven diligent industrious earnest fiery sprightly obsessed unnerved willing exhilarated juiced crazy passional ready impatient athirst assiduous hungry high-spirited as keen as mustard active animated fervent vibrant titillated stoked animate vehement afire conscientious tantalizedUS voracious aflame zestful thirsty desirous vigorous zesty fervid warmblooded agog tantalisedUK fanatical thrilled solicitous more ❯ Adjective ▲ Opposite of treating serious issues with inappropriate humor sincere earnest genuine honest real heartfelt true unaffected wholehearted candid unfeigned frank guileless serious cordial devout straightforward fervent unpretentious upfront authentic forthright legitimate truthful direct straight blunt up front “I was being sincere when I accepted your challenge to a boxing match.” Adjective ▲ Opposite of haughty or arrogant, especially in one's disregard for something humble lowly modest unarrogant unpretentious thoughtful polite reticent shy Adjective ▲ Opposite of unfriendly or aggressive in nature hospitable friendly nonantagonistic nonhostile sympathetic welcoming amicable generous genial gracious sociable kind nice polite respectful considerate gentle courteous pleasant benevolent mannerly cordial mild compassionate kindly charming decent thoughtful congenial soft poised agreeable amenable civilizedUS humane civil tender gallant laid back meek modest mild-mannered genteel lovable unassuming easygoing obliging amiable affable softhearted well-bred likableUS humble mellow chivalrous cultured respectable well-mannered deferential kind-hearted becoming good diplomatic neighbourlyUK angelic understanding felicitous warmhearted submissive complaisant pleasing likeableUK temperate refined well-behaved tender-hearted courtly decorous peaceful well brought-up polished good-natured befitting bland ladylike dutiful good-mannered neighborlyUS yielding seemly civilisedUK gentlemanly more ❯ Adjective ▲ Opposite of having a relaxed, friendly, or unofficial style, manner, or nature strict rigid rigorous stringent controlled intolerant stern tough illiberal inflexible regimented tight fastidious particular punctilious specific firm fixed intransigent obstinate systematic dour pertinacious set steadfast uncompromising binding disciplined formal harsh stiff authoritarian changeless draconian headstrong immutable hardline intractable ironclad obdurate resolute invariable stubborn unalterable unchangeable unchanging unrelenting explicit scrupulous unadaptable unshakeable unsparing unvarying unbending undeviating unpermissive unpersuadable unwavering unyielding cast-iron hard-line iron-fisted no-nonsense rigidly enforced strictly controlled careful conscientious attentive nonnegligent severe heedful concerned caring mindful “You will abide by my strict rules to maintain absolute cleanliness and hygiene in my household!” Adjective ▲ Opposite of not intended to be taken seriously serious earnest genuine sincere decided honest resolute adamant committed determined firm fervid devoted set ardent impassioned wholehearted heartfelt zealous definite intent deliberate vehement resolved hell-bent serious-minded passionate persistent unyielding dedicated driven unwavering uncompromising concerned unshakable relentless intransigent undeviating tenacious unshakeable indomitable strong stubborn perseverant persevering unrelenting unhesitating steadfast indefatigable unshaken unfaltering purposive assertive obdurate unflagging unswerving bold staunch mettlesome valiant untiring vigorous steely stout purposeful spirited steady pertinacious gritty obstinate undaunted unswervable inexorable inflexible insistent dogged interested competent enthusiastic fixed capable gutsy courageous manful stouthearted constant strong-minded single-minded plucky rock-ribbed toughened strong-willed stout-hearted more ❯ “Our nation needs to get serious about resourcing its reserves if it's going to rely on them as heavily as it has lately.” Adjective ▲ Opposite of inclined to do slightly naughty things for fun behaved good moral subdued unmischievous Adjective ▲ Opposite of showing apathy or disregard towards a person or idea friendly affable amiable companionable congenial convivial extraverted genial gregarious kindly neighbourlyUK neighborlyUS cordial sociable social sympathetic warm warmhearted enthusiastic annoyed approving excited extroverted kind outgoing responsive “It was hard to tell if they were nervous, as they had such a friendly, jovial way about them.” Adjective ▲ Opposite of not given to showing emotion or feelings demonstrative emotional fervent fervid friendly hot-blooded impassioned outgoing passional passionate vehement warm affectionate expressive gushing overemotional unreserved Adjective ▲ Opposite of done or performed without method or care meticulous painstaking careful detailed thorough fastidious strict fussy punctilious pedantic scrupulous diligent exact methodical particular perfectionist persnickety picky precise finicky nitpicking exacting laborious demanding rigorous stickling conscionable nit-picky ultra-careful conscientious thoroughgoing mindful accurate attentive assiduous sedulous industrious considerate persevering strenuous deliberate caring nonnegligent thoughtful more ❯ “What distinguished him was his extraordinary care and diligence in maintaining a meticulous filing system.” Adjective ▲ Opposite of lacking context or reason relevant congruent congruous consistent related salient appropriate compatible conforming connected correlated corresponding pertinent suitable coinciding complementary consonant linked suited correspondent fitting harmonious matching proper in context in point on point on the button on the nose “He was a thoughtful man whose comments were always relevant to the subject matter.” Adjective ▲ Opposite of having or showing laziness, disregard or negligence diligent attentive careful conscientious meticulous nonnegligent concerned exacting hard hard-working stern strict active alert brisk disciplined energetic intelligent lively quick smart stiff strong Adjective ▲ Opposite of having a flippant demeanor that is not appreciated under the circumstances serious highbrow highbrowed thoughtful earnest genuine intelligent no-nonsense sincere authentic forthright glum honest intellectual introspective pensive real solemn somberUS austere cultured dour grave intellective ruminative sedate sober sombreUK staid stern subdued sullen unaffected bona fide cerebral cultivated learned thought-provoking true-blue up-front “Please refrain from making any cute comments while we attempt to have a serious discussion about this matter.” Adjective ▲ Opposite of blunt and plain-spoken in one's manner of speaking or behavior disorganisedUK disorganizedUS hesitant Adjective ▲ Opposite of poorly considered or thought out judicious considered prudent thorough wise astute careful cautious keen logical perceptive sage sensible sound strategic calculating circumspect clever discerning enlightened insightful intelligent percipient perspicacious rational savvy sharp shrewd smart tactical thoughtful argute canny commonsensical informed sagacious sapient skilfulUK skillfulUS considerate “Social events require judicious planning.” Adverb ▲ Opposite of without planning or preparation from notes with preparation Adverb ▲ Opposite of in a spontaneous or improvised way unsurprisingly predictably expectedly as expected not surprisingly as was foreseeable as could be expected “Well known for her ability to avoid answering questions, she was unsurprisingly short on specifics.” Find more words! 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