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.

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.

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 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.

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 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 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 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.

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.

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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