Synonyms for Perfunctory
Top synonyms for “perfunctory”: casual, cursory, passing(a), pro forma, superficial, careless, formal.
Definitions
- (adjective)hasty and without attention to detail; not thorough“a casual (or cursory) inspection failed to reveal the house's structural flaws”
- (adjective)done or produced as a formality only“a one-candidate pro forma election”
Definitions sourced from Princeton WordNet (BSD license).
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What is another word for "perfunctory"?
Common synonyms for "perfunctory" include casual, cursory, passing(a), pro forma, superficial, careless. Our thesaurus lists 7 total alternatives drawn from Princeton WordNet. Click any synonym to find its rhymes.
What does "perfunctory" mean?
hasty and without attention to detail; not thorough Example: "a casual (or cursory) inspection failed to reveal the house's structural flaws"
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