SYNONYMS AND RELATED EXPRESSIONS
perfunctory
adjective
Done routinely with little care, interest, or attention.
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Done with little care
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Usage distinction
Return to topPerfunctory implies merely going through the motions; routine work can still be careful and useful.
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See perfunctory in use
A perfunctory inspection missed the loose hinge.
The review of our demands was perfunctory at best.
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On installation day, a perfunctory check caused a problem. A volunteer ticked every box on the form without comparing the labels to the displayed works.
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