cursory

Meaning

Performed with little attention to detail or haste.

Examples

• He performed a cursory check of the engine, missing the loose wire that caused the breakdown.
• The committee gave the proposal a cursory review, failing to notice the significant errors in the budget.

Pronunciation: /ˈkɜːrsəri/

Synonyms of cursory

Words with a similar meaning to cursory:

• quick
• brief
• hasty
• superficial
• perfunctory

Antonyms of cursory

Words with the opposite meaning to cursory:

• thorough
• meticulous