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cursory

adjective

/ˈkɜːrsəri/

Meaning

Hasty and therefore not thorough or detailed.

He gave the report only a cursory glance before the meeting.

hasty, superficial, quick, careless, brief

thorough, detailed, careful

cursory glance, cursory review, cursory examination, cursory reading

characterized by ornate detail and elaborate decoration, especially in art, architecture, and design

calm and composed, especially in difficult situations

Enabling a person to discover or learn something for themselves; using practical experience rather t...

Tending to avoid commitment or self-revelation, especially by responding only indirectly.

Best or most favorable; optimum; most effective under particular conditions.

happening by chance, unintentionally