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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?
PERFUNCTORY definition: 1. done quickly, without taking care or interest: 2. done quickly, without taking care or…. Learn more.
There are three meanings listed in OED's entry for the adjective perfunctory, one of which is labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.
2 meanings: 1. done superficially, only as a matter of routine; careless or cursory 2. dull or indifferent.... Click for more definitions.
PERFUNCTORY meaning: 1. done quickly, without taking care or interest: 2. done quickly, without taking care or…. Learn more.
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.
perfunctory - hasty and without attention to detail; not thorough; "a casual (or cursory) inspection failed to reveal the house's structural flaws"; "a passing glance"; "perfunctory courtesy"
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Definition of perfunctory adjective in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Acting with indifference; showing little interest or care. Without concern or solicitude; indifferent. A perfunctory waitress. He dropped a perfunctory kiss on her cheek and left. They conducted a perfunctory examination. He completed the act in a perfunctory manner.
