Adjective
cursory
IPA /ˈkɜːsəri/
Done quickly with too little attention to detail to examine or understand something properly.
See example sentence: cursory
He gave the instructions a cursory glance before assembling the shelf.
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Adjective
Perfunctory
IPA /pəˈfʌŋktəri/
Carried out with minimal effort, interest, or enthusiasm—often as a routine duty.
See example sentence: Perfunctory
His perfunctory apology made it clear he didn’t really care.
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