cursory (C2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈkɜːrsəri/

Definition

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.

• After a cursory examination of the documents, she decided they were not worth her time.

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

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