Perfunctory (Adj.)
Pronunciation: per-fuhngk-tuh-ree
Word Meaning:
- Carried out with minimal effort or attention to detail; performed as a routine or duty without enthusiasm or genuine interest.
- Lacking in thoroughness or completeness.
Uses in Sentence:
- His perfunctory apology did little to address the seriousness of the situation.
- The employee’s perfunctory performance in the task was evident from the lack of precision.
Synonyms:
- Hasty
- Mechanical
- Routine
- Automatic
- Cursory
Antonyms:
- Thorough
- Meticulous
- Diligent
- Attentive
- Enthusiastic
Word Meaning in Hindi: सावधानीपूर्वक (Savdhani Purvak) or असावधान (Asavdhan)
Word uses in Hindi:
- उसका असावधान क्षमा बहुत ही घटित स्थिति की गंभीरता को संज्ञान में लेने में कमजोर था। (His perfunctory apology did little to address the seriousness of the situation.)
- कर्मचारी का सावधानिपूर्वक कार्य में योगदान अभिव्यक्ति से अभिव्यक्त था, जिससे सुस्त नतीजे प्रतिष्ठान में दिखे। (The employee’s perfunctory performance in the task was evident from the lack of precision.)