• Done merely to get rid of a duty; performed
    mechanically and as a thing of rote; done in a careless and superficial
    manner; characterized by indifference; as, perfunctory admonitions.


    Perfunctory meaning & definition 1 of Perfunctory.


  • [Perfunctory] is an adjective, it means to do something without any real interest, effort or feeling. If you do something merely to get it over and done with then that is [perfunctory]. If it’s something you’ve done that you [don’t give a shit] about then that’s perfunctory. [Indifferent], apathetic, perfunctory, three ways of saying the same thing.

    Perfunctory meaning & definition 2 of Perfunctory.


  • An action [carried] out without real [interest], feeling, or [effort].

    Perfunctory meaning & definition 3 of Perfunctory.


  • (of an action or gesture) carried out with a minimum of effort or reflection.

    Perfunctory meaning & definition 4 of Perfunctory.


  • done quickly, without taking care or interest:

    Perfunctory meaning & definition 5 of Perfunctory.


  • A fancier [way] of saying [half-ass]. [See also] #half-ass, #cursory

    Perfunctory meaning & definition 6 of Perfunctory.

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