effort |
perfunctory |
As a noun effort
is the work involved in performing an activity; exertion.
As a verb effort
is (uncommon|intransitive) to make an effort.
As an adjective perfunctory is
done merely to discharge a duty; performed mechanically and as a thing of rote; done in a careless and superficial manner; characterized by indifference; as, perfunctory admonitions; aspiring only to minimum standards.
perfunctory |
exiguous |
As adjectives the difference between perfunctory and exiguous
is that
perfunctory is done merely to discharge a duty; performed mechanically and as a thing of rote; done in a careless and superficial manner; characterized by indifference; as, perfunctory admonitions; aspiring only to minimum standards while
exiguous is scanty; meager.
hastily |
perfunctory |
As an adverb hastily
is in a hasty manner; quickly, hurriedly.
As an adjective perfunctory is
done merely to discharge a duty; performed mechanically and as a thing of rote; done in a careless and superficial manner; characterized by indifference; as, perfunctory admonitions; aspiring only to minimum standards.
perfunctory |
spiritless |
Synonyms |
Perfunctory is a synonym of spiritless.
As adjectives the difference between perfunctory and spiritless
is that
perfunctory is done merely to discharge a duty; performed mechanically and as a thing of rote; done in a careless and superficial manner; characterized by indifference; as, perfunctory admonitions; aspiring only to minimum standards while
spiritless is lacking energy, drive, motivation or emotion enervated.
perfunctory |
blithely |
As an adjective perfunctory
is done merely to discharge a duty; performed mechanically and as a thing of rote; done in a careless and superficial manner; characterized by indifference; as, perfunctory admonitions; aspiring only to minimum standards.
As an adverb blithely is
without care, concern, or consideration.
regular |
perfunctory |
Related terms |
Regular is a related term of perfunctory.
As adjectives the difference between regular and perfunctory
is that
regular is while
perfunctory is done merely to discharge a duty; performed mechanically and as a thing of rote; done in a careless and superficial manner; characterized by indifference; as, perfunctory admonitions; aspiring only to minimum standards.
As an adverb regular
is regularly.
perfunctory |
unconcerned |
Synonyms |
Perfunctory is a synonym of unconcerned.
As adjectives the difference between perfunctory and unconcerned
is that
perfunctory is done merely to discharge a duty; performed mechanically and as a thing of rote; done in a careless and superficial manner; characterized by indifference; as, perfunctory admonitions; aspiring only to minimum standards while
unconcerned is indifferent and having no interest; aloof.
perfunctory |
unconscious |
Related terms |
Perfunctory is a related term of unconscious.
As adjectives the difference between perfunctory and unconscious
is that
perfunctory is done merely to discharge a duty; performed mechanically and as a thing of rote; done in a careless and superficial manner; characterized by indifference; as, perfunctory admonitions; aspiring only to minimum standards while
unconscious is not awake; having no awareness.
As a noun unconscious is
(psychology) the unconscious mind.
perfunctory |
ostensible |
As adjectives the difference between perfunctory and ostensible
is that
perfunctory is done merely to discharge a duty; performed mechanically and as a thing of rote; done in a careless and superficial manner; characterized by indifference; as, perfunctory admonitions; aspiring only to minimum standards while
ostensible is apparent, evident; meant for open display.
perfunctory |
slack |
As an adjective perfunctory
is done merely to discharge a duty; performed mechanically and as a thing of rote; done in a careless and superficial manner; characterized by indifference; as, perfunctory admonitions; aspiring only to minimum standards.
As a verb slack is
.
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