English / word
perfunctory
adjective C1MEANING IN ENGLISH
Carried out with a minimum of effort or reflection; superficial.
In context
01
The security guard gave the visitor’s bag a perfunctory glance before waving him in.
02
He gave a perfunctory nod and walked away.
Synonyms
mechanical,careless,automatic
Antonyms
careful,thorough,attentive
Collocations
perfunctory glance,perfunctory nod,perfunctory greeting