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perfunctory

[ per-fuhngk-tuh-ree ]

adjective

  1. performed merely as a routine duty; hasty and superficial:

    perfunctory courtesy.

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  2. lacking interest, care, or enthusiasm; indifferent or apathetic:

    In his lectures he reveals himself to be merely a perfunctory speaker.

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perfunctory

/ əˈʌŋəɪ /

adjective

  1. done superficially, only as a matter of routine; careless or cursory
  2. dull or indifferent
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ˈڳܲԳٴǰ, adverb
  • ˈڳܲԳٴǰԱ, noun
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Other yvlog Forms

  • ·ڳܲԳt·· adverb
  • ·ڳܲԳt··Ա noun
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yvlog History and Origins

Origin of perfunctory1

1575–85; < Late Latin ūԳōܲ negligent, superficial, derivative of ڳܲԲī to do one's job, be done, equivalent to per- per- + fung-, base of ڳܲԲī to perform, function + -ōܲ -tory 1
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yvlog History and Origins

Origin of perfunctory1

C16: from Late Latin ڳܲԳōܲ negligent, from perfunctus dispatched, from ڳܲԲī to fulfil; see function
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The applause offered for Musk in the Cabinet meeting was enthusiastic on the part of some, perfunctory by others and non-existent in at least one case.

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The result was that the fires’ role in the proceedings felt perfunctory, not essential — the minimum acknowledgment required by good taste so the show could go on.

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Sources familiar with the check told the Times that the FBI had a perfunctory conversation with Hegseth's second ex-wife, but did not follow up nor respond to her multiple attempts to provide more information.

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Another resident of L.A. said they feel that a lot of the concern is perfunctory, and worse, a disingenuous effort from folks they’ve purged to “weasel back into their life.”

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The coalition has alleged a pattern of perfunctory public hearings where the issues appeared to have already been decided in advance.

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