Meaning Of The Word Perfunctory

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Perfunctory Meaning

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Perfunctory Definition

What's The Definition Of Perfunctory?

perfunctory
A perfunctory action is done quickly and carelessly, and shows a lack of interest in what you are doing.

perfunctory in American English
done without care or interest or merely as a form or routine; superficial
adjective: performed merely as a routine duty; hasty and superficial

perfunctory in British English
adjective: done superficially, only as a matter of routine; careless or cursory

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