Perfunctory – meaning of the word and examples

Done quickly, without taking care or interest. (Cambridge Dictionary)

Characterised by routine or superficiality: Mechanical. (Merriam – Webster)

Lacking in interest or enthusiasm. (Merriam – Webster)

perfunctory action is done quickly and carelessly, and shows a lack of interest in what you are doing. (Collins Dictionary)

(of an action) carried out without real interest, feeling, or effort. (Oxford Dictionaries)

Examples

Work School English. Perfunctory.

https://workschoolenglish.com/perfunctory/

Word pandit.

https://wordpandit.com/perfunctory/

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