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perfunctory

adjective

Synonyms and Antonyms of perfunctory

having or showing a lack of interest or concern

the violinist delivered a perfunctory performance that displayed none of the passion and warmth he was once known for

Synonyms of perfunctory

apathetic, casual, complacent, disinterested, incurious, indifferent, insensible, insouciant, nonchalant, pococurante, unconcerned, uncurious, uninterested

Words Related to perfunctory

halfhearted, lukewarm, tepid

aloof, cold, numb, remote, unemotional

callous, hard-hearted, insensitive, unfeeling

calm, cool, detached, dispassionate

careless, heedless, mindless

impassive, impervious, phlegmatic, stoic (or stoical), stolid

lethargic, listless

Near Antonyms of perfunctory

attentive, aware, conscientious, heedful, mindful

caring, sensitive, warmhearted

ardent, fervent, keen, passionate, warm, zealous

Antonyms of perfunctory

concerned, interested

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