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- Dictionaryperfunctory/pəˈfʌŋ(k)t(ə)ri/
adjective
- 1. (of an action) carried out without real interest, feeling, or effort: "he gave a perfunctory nod"
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done quickly and without showing that you care or have much interest: She asked a few perfunctory questions about my family and then ended the conversation. (Definition of perfunctory from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) Examples of perfunctory.
1. : characterized by routine or superficiality : mechanical. a perfunctory smile. 2. : lacking in interest or enthusiasm. perfunctorily. pər-ˈfəŋ (k)-t (ə-)rə-lē. adverb. perfunctoriness. pər-ˈfəŋ (k)-t (ə-)rē-nəs. noun. Did you know? A perfunctory explanation of the origins of perfunctory would be this: it comes from Latin.
A perfunctory action is done quickly and carelessly, and shows a lack of interest in what you are doing. She gave the list only a perfunctory glance. ...a perfunctory handshake.
Perfunctory means done as part of a routine or duty. If you give someone a gift and they look at it like it's roadkill and say nothing but a perfunctory "thank you," you might not be giving them another one anytime soon.
Perfunctory definition: performed merely as a routine duty; hasty and superficial. See examples of PERFUNCTORY used in a sentence.
done quickly and without showing that you care or have much interest: She asked a few perfunctory questions about my family and then ended the conversation. (Definition of perfunctory from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) Examples of perfunctory.
Define perfunctory. perfunctory synonyms, perfunctory pronunciation, perfunctory translation, English dictionary definition of perfunctory. adj. 1. Done routinely and with little interest or care: The operator answered the phone with a perfunctory greeting. 2. Acting with indifference; showing...
Definition of perfunctory adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
per•func•to•ry (pər fungk′ tə rē), adj. performed merely as a routine duty; hasty and superficial: perfunctory courtesy. lacking interest, care, or enthusiasm; indifferent or apathetic: In his lectures he reveals himself to be merely a perfunctory speaker.
Done without care or interest or merely as a form or routine; superficial. A perfunctory examination. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. Acting with indifference; showing little interest or care. American Heritage. Without concern or solicitude; indifferent. A perfunctory waitress. Webster's New World. Synonyms: pro forma. passing. cursory.
