perfunctory

• يصف عملاً أو سلوكاً يُؤدى بأقل جهد أو اهتمام أو عناية، وغالباً ما يكون مجرد روتين أو إجراء شكلي.

Describes an action or behavior that is carried out with minimal effort, interest, or attention, often as a routine or formality.

1. Done without care or effortC1formal

   Carried out with minimal effort or interest, often as a routine duty.

   سطحي

   • He gave a perfunctory nod and continued reading.
   • The receptionist offered a perfunctory smile.
   • Her perfunctory apology did not convince anyone.

   المرادفاتautomaticcarelesscursoryhalf-heartedmechanicalnegligentoffhandroutinesuperficialtoken

   الأضدادattentivecarefulconscientiousdiligentmeticulousthorough

2. Lacking enthusiasmC1formal

   Performed in a mechanical or indifferent manner, without genuine feeling.

   سَطْحِي

   • The speaker received perfunctory applause from the audience.
   • He made a perfunctory attempt to clean his room.
   • Their handshake was perfunctory and cold.

   المرادفاتapatheticautomaticcursoryhalfheartedindifferentlacklustermechanicalroutinesuperficialunenthusiastic

   الأضدادearnestenthusiasticferventsincerezealous