perfunctorily

• Adverb, das bedeutet, etwas ohne Sorgfalt, Interesse oder Einsatz zu tun, nur der Form halber; oft hastig oder oberflächlich ausgeführt, weil man nicht wirklich beteiligt ist.

An adverb meaning "in a manner that is done without care, interest, or effort; merely as a formality." It describes actions performed hastily or superficially, often because the person is not engaged or is simply going through the motions.

1. Done without care or interestC1formal

   In a way that shows little interest or effort; done as a routine duty without enthusiasm.

   Oberflächlich

   • He nodded perfunctorily and continued reading his book.
   • The receptionist perfunctorily handed me the form without looking up.
   • She perfunctorily checked the documents and signed them.

   Synonymeapatheticallyautomaticallycarelesslycursorilyinattentivelyindifferentlymechanicallyroutinelysuperficiallyunthinkingly

   Antonymeattentivelycarefullyconscientiouslydiligentlythoroughly