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- Dictionaryperfunctory/pəˈfʌŋ(k)t(ə)ri/
adjective
- 1. (of an action) carried out without real interest, feeling, or effort: "he gave a perfunctory nod"
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The meaning of PERFUNCTORY is characterized by routine or superficiality : mechanical. How to use perfunctory in a sentence. Did you know?
done quickly and without showing that you care or have much interest: She asked a few perfunctory questions about my family and then ended the conversation. (Definition of perfunctory from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) Examples of perfunctory.
perfunctory. (pəʳfʌŋktəri ) adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun] A perfunctory action is done quickly and carelessly, and shows a lack of interest in what you are doing. She gave the list only a perfunctory glance. ...a perfunctory handshake. Our interest was purely perfunctory.
Perfunctory definition: performed merely as a routine duty; hasty and superficial. See examples of PERFUNCTORY used in a sentence.
done quickly and without showing that you care or have much interest: She asked a few perfunctory questions about my family and then ended the conversation. (Definition of perfunctory from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) Examples of perfunctory.
A person who does something in a perfunctory way shows little enthusiasm or interest in what they are doing. Many of our everyday greetings are perfunctory. For example, when we say "Hello" and "How are you?", we usually do so out of habit.
Define perfunctory. perfunctory synonyms, perfunctory pronunciation, perfunctory translation, English dictionary definition of perfunctory. adj. 1. Done routinely and with little interest or care: The operator answered the phone with a perfunctory greeting. 2. Acting with indifference; showing...
perfunctory. adjective. /pəˈfʌŋktəri/. /pərˈfʌŋktəri/. (formal) (of an action) done as a duty or habit, without real interest, attention or feeling. a perfunctory nod/smile. They only made a perfunctory effort. Oxford Collocations Dictionary.
adjective. Done without care or interest or merely as a form or routine; superficial. A perfunctory examination. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. Acting with indifference; showing little interest or care. American Heritage. Without concern or solicitude; indifferent. A perfunctory waitress.
Definition of perfunctory adjective in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
