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perfunctory

adjective

/pəˈfʌŋk.tər.i/

Meaning

done without much effort, interest, or thought

He gave a perfunctory nod and walked away.

mechanical, superficial, careless, cursory, automatic

careful, thorough, attentive

perfunctory effort, perfunctory response, perfunctory nod, perfunctory greeting

Involving new ideas or methods; innovative and original.

tending to move toward a common point or result

tidy, orderly, and well-arranged; simple and elegant

Containing poison; capable of causing illness or death.

not real or not present; lacking existence

hanging down or suspended