Word of the DayOctober 15, 2018

perfunctory

Definition

acting with little interest or care, often so routine it is essentially automatic

Example Usage

the secretary answered the phone with a perfunctory greeting

Synonyms

  • indifferent
  • listless
  • rote
  • mechanical
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