English Explanatory Dictionary

out of hand

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adv
  1. Without (further) thought or consideration.
  2. Immediately, forthwith, or incontinently.
adj
  1. Barely under control; not under control.

Word forms

out of hand more out of hand most out of hand

Synonyms

offhand chaotic messy uncontrolled uncontrollable

Antonyms

in hand

Related words

eat out of someone's hand out of one's hands one thing led to another
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