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In my native language, there is an adjective for "advice given without much consideration". To translate it literally in English it would be "void advice" or "dry advice". Meaning, the person giving such advice, has not taken any pain understanding real difficulties and problems of the person seeking advice.
I like to know what is the appropriate word for that in English. Please help.
perfunctory
http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/perfunctory?s=t
performed merely as a routine duty; hasty and superficial
It's a very useful word. A pithy word. Comes in handy in so many situations.
"She asked him for help. After giving her some perfunctory advice, he headed for the row of taxis near the hotel's entrance."
The word advice self-contains the meaning that it is an activity done in good intentions, as compared to a mere suggestion.
advice ədˈvʌɪs/Submit noun 1. guidance or recommendations offered with regard to prudent action
synonyms: guidance, advising, counselling, counsel, help, direction, instruction, information, enlightenment; recommendations, guidelines
Since the idea is to communicate that the 'Advice' was not well-meant, you may refrain from actually calling it an advice.
'Offhand' is an adjective that means with little or no preparation or forethought. The adjective offhand describes a remark or comment that is made without previous thought or preparation.
Another common word to consider is Casual
made or done without much thought or premeditation
"a casual remark"
synonyms: offhand, random, impromptu, spontaneous, unpremeditated, unthinking, unstudied, unconsidered, parenthetical, passing
Another word 'Nonchalant' is used to depict the attitude the person who is speaking has adopted towards a situation. Nonchalant - Casually unconcerned or indifferent.
