Perfunctory - definition, pronunciation, transcription
Amer.
|pərˈfʌŋktərɪ|
Brit.
|pəˈfʌŋ(k)t(ə)rɪ|
adjective
- hasty and without attention to detail; not thorough (syn: casual, cursory, passing, superficial)
perfunctory courtesy
- done or produced as a formality onlyExtra examples
...the violinist delivered a perfunctory performance that displayed none of the passion and warmth he was once known for...
She gave him a perfunctory smile.
The applause was perfunctory.
Maggie nodded a perfunctory acknowledgment as her glass was filled.
I made a perfunctory attempt to up my image by purchasing chic glasses.
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