Offhanded and Premeditated

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Offhanded adjective - Made or done without previous thought or preparation.

Usage example: a quick, offhanded suggestion that was actually much better than any of the prepared proposals

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Premeditated is an antonym for offhanded.

Nearby Words: offhand, offhandedly

Premeditated adjective - Characterized by deliberate purpose and some degree of planning.

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Offhanded is an antonym for premeditated.

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