perfunctory
adjectiveDone routinely with little care, interest, or attention.
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permissive
adjectiveReadily allowing behavior or choices, often with few restrictions.
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nounA person described disparagingly as dismissive of artistic or intellectual interests.
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adjectiveRecklessly wasteful or lacking moral restraint.
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adjectiveSo great, costly, or restrictive that it prevents an action.
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adjectiveOwned by a particular person or organization, often with restricted rights of use.
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adjectiveGuided by cautious, practical judgment about consequences or interests.
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