perfunctory in a sentence
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Definition
Perfunctory: carried out with a minimum of effort or reflection; superficial.
Crossword clues for perfunctory
Crossword clue ideas and answer hints for the word "perfunctory".
- Done with little thought or care.
- Performed as a routine without enthusiasm.
- Superficial effort; lacking genuine interest.
- Carried out in a mechanical way.
- Only done to fulfill a duty.
Perfunctory sentence examples
- Her perfunctory nod suggested she wasn’t really paying attention to the conversation.
- The manager's perfunctory review of the report left several important issues unaddressed.
- He completed the task in a perfunctory manner, lacking the usual enthusiasm and care.
- Despite his perfunctory greeting, it was clear he had other things on his mind.
- They exchanged perfunctory pleasantries before moving on to more pressing matters.