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PERFUNCTORY Antonyms

There are 11 antonyms of the word perfunctory. (opposite meanings)
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Best Opposite Words For PERFUNCTORY

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careful
adjectiveadj
adjective

• exercising caution or showing care or attention

adjective satellite

• cautiously attentive

• unhurried and with care and dignity

• full of cares or anxiety

• mindful of the future in spending money

thorough
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• painstakingly careful and accurate

• performed comprehensively and completely; not superficial or partial

• without qualification; used informally as (often pejorative) intensifiers

attentive
adjectiveadj
adjective

• (often followed by `to') giving care or attention

• taking heed; giving close and thoughtful attention

conscientious
adjectiveadj
adjective

• guided by or in accordance with conscience or sense of right and wrong

adjective satellite

• characterized by extreme care and great effort

dedicated
adjectiveadj
adjective

• devoted to a cause or ideal or purpose

• solemnly dedicated to or set apart for a high or sacred purpose

detailed
adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
adjective satellite

• developed or executed with care and in minute detail

diligent
adjectiveadj
adjective

• characterized by care and perseverance in carrying out tasks

adjective satellite

• quietly and steadily persevering especially in detail or exactness

earnest
adjectiveadj
noun

• something of value given by one person to another to bind a contract

adjective satellite

• characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions

• sincerely earnest

• not distracted by anything unrelated to the goal

meticulous
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• marked by precise accordance with details

• marked by extreme care in treatment of details

thoughtful
adjectiveadj
adjective

• exhibiting or characterized by careful thought

• taking heed; giving close and thoughtful attention

adjective satellite

• having intellectual depth

• characterized by solemn, sincere manner

• considerate of the feelings or well-being of others

complete
verb, adverb, adjectivev, adv, adj
adjective

• having every necessary or normal part or component or step

adjective satellite

• perfect and complete in every respect; having all necessary qualities

• highly skilled

• without qualification; used informally as (often pejorative) intensifiers

• having come or been brought to a conclusion

verb

• come or bring to a finish or an end

• bring to a whole, with all the necessary parts or elements

• complete or carry out

• complete a pass

• write all the required information onto a form

Alternatives for CAREFUL

Alternatives for THOROUGH

Alternatives for ATTENTIVE

Alternatives for CONSCIENTIOUS

Alternatives for DEDICATED

Alternatives for DETAILED

Alternatives for DILIGENT

Alternatives for EARNEST

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