The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word OFFHANDED
I've seen this crossword clue in Financial Times
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Crossword Answer definitions
OFFHANDED adjective- In a casual or curt style, without preparation or thought; Impromptu, offhand.