😒perfunctory

adjective
/pəˈfʌŋk.tər.i/

Meaning

done without much effort, interest, or thought

Example Sentences

He gave a perfunctory nod and walked away.

Synonyms

mechanical, superficial, careless, cursory, automatic

Antonyms

careful, thorough, attentive

Collocations

perfunctory effort, perfunctory response, perfunctory nod, perfunctory greeting

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