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perfunctory

How to pronounce perfunctory:

Synonyms for perfunctory:

apathetic
automatic
careless
casual
complacent
cursory
detached
disinterested
halfhearted
heedless
inattentive
incurious
indifferent
insouciant
mechanical
negligent
nonchalant
offhand
passing
routine
sketchy
slipshod
slovenly
stereotyped
stoic
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Antonyms for perfunctory:

accurate
all-embracing
all-inclusive
analytical
attentive
broad
careful
cautious
circumspect
complete
comprehensive
conscientious
conscionable
deep
deliberate
demanding
detailed
diligent
efficient
elaborate
exact
exacting
exhaustive
expansive
extensive
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