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Meaning of perfunctory

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

perfunctory

Pronunciation:/pəˈfʌŋk.t(ə)ɹɪ//pɚˈfʌŋk.tɚ.i/

adjective

Definitions

  1. Done only to fulfil a duty, or in a careless or indifferent manner; performed mechanically and as a thing of rote.

    Example: He did a perfunctory job cleaning his dad's car, finishing quickly but leaving a few spots still dirty.