PERFUNCTORY
(adj.sat, adj.)Definitions
There are 3 meanings of the word
Perfunctory.
How to pronounce perfunctory:
US
Perfunctory - as an adjective satellite
Hasty and without attention to detail; not thorough
Example: "A casual (or cursory) inspection failed to reveal the house's structural flaws"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
casualcursorypassingsuperficialDone or produced as a formality only
Example: "A one-candidate pro forma election"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
pro formaPerfunctory - as an adjective
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."
Example Sentences
"Her perfunctory apology did not seem sincere."
"The artist gave a perfunctory nod to the crowd before leaving the stage."
"The CEO's perfunctory review of the report showed a lack of attention to detail."
"He gave a perfunctory greeting to his coworkers as he rushed into his office."
"The waiter provided perfunctory service, barely checking on the table throughout the meal."
Word Game Points
Is PERFUNCTORY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, perfunctory is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
PERFUNCTORY has a SCRABBLE points total of 21.
Is PERFUNCTORY a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, perfunctory is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordPERFUNCTORY has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 24.
Is PERFUNCTORY a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, perfunctory is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordPERFUNCTORY has a WORDFEUD points total of 24.