CURSORY Synonyms
There is 0 hypernym of the word cursory. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for CURSORY
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casual | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • marked by blithe unconcern • without or seeming to be without plan or method; offhand • appropriate for ordinary or routine occasions • occurring or appearing or singled out by chance • hasty and without attention to detail; not thorough • occurring on a temporary or irregular basis • characterized by a feeling of irresponsibility • natural and unstudied • not showing effort or strain | ||||||||
passing | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
adjective • of advancing the ball by throwing it noun • (American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate • euphemistic expressions for death • the motion of one object relative to another • the end of something • a bodily reaction of changing from one place or stage to another • going by something that is moving in order to get in front of it • success in satisfying a test or requirement adverb • to an extraordinary degree adjective satellite • lasting a very short time • allowing you to pass (e.g., an examination or inspection) satisfactorily • hasty and without attention to detail; not thorough | ||||||||
perfunctory | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • hasty and without attention to detail; not thorough • done or produced as a formality only | ||||||||
superficial | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • concerned with or comprehending only what is apparent or obvious; not deep or penetrating emotionally or intellectually • of, affecting, or being on or near the surface adjective satellite • of little substance or significance • occurring on or near the surface of the skin • hasty and without attention to detail; not thorough | ||||||||
brief | adjectiveadj | |||||||
noun • a document stating the facts and points of law of a client's case • a condensed written summary or abstract adjective satellite • of short duration or distance • concise and succinct • (of clothing) very short verb • give essential information to someone | ||||||||
careless | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • marked by lack of attention or consideration or forethought or thoroughness; not careful adjective satellite • effortless and unstudied • (usually followed by `of') without due thought or consideration | ||||||||
desultory | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • marked by lack of definite plan or regularity or purpose; jumping from one thing to another | ||||||||
hasty | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • excessively quick • done with very great haste and without due deliberation | ||||||||
inattentive | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • showing a lack of attention or care adjective satellite • not showing due care or attention | ||||||||
negligent | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • characterized by neglect and undue lack of concern | ||||||||
quick | adverb, adjectiveadv, adj | |||||||
noun • any area of the body that is highly sensitive to pain (as the flesh underneath the skin or a fingernail or toenail) adverb • with little or no delay adjective satellite • accomplished rapidly and without delay • hurried and brief • moving quickly and lightly • apprehending and responding with speed and sensitivity • performed with little or no delay • easily aroused or excited | ||||||||
rapid | adverb, adjectiveadv, adj | |||||||
noun • a part of a river where the current is very fast adjective satellite • done or occurring in a brief period of time • characterized by speed; moving with or capable of moving with high speed | ||||||||
summary | nounn | |||||||
noun • a brief statement that presents the main points in a concise form adjective satellite • performed speedily and without formality • briefly giving the gist of something | ||||||||
swift | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
noun • a small bird that resembles a swallow and is noted for its rapid flight • United States meat-packer who began the use of refrigerated railroad cars (1839-1903) • common western lizard; seen on logs or rocks • an English satirist born in Ireland (1667-1745) adjective satellite • moving very fast |