perfunctory
intermediateB2/pərˈfʌŋktəri/ · per-func-to-ry
carried out with a minimum of effort or reflection; superficial.
Meanings
carried out with a minimum of effort or reflection; superficial.
کم کوشش یا غور و فکر کے ساتھ انجام دیا جانے والا؛ سطحی۔
بے دلی سے کیا جانے والا
be dilli se kiya jane wala
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Common Collocations
- perfunctory task
- perfunctory assessment
- perfunctory apology
Example Sentences
Her perfunctory smile revealed her disinterest in the conversation.
اس کے بے دلی سے مسکرانے سے ظاہر ہوتا تھا کہ وہ گفتگو میں دلچسپی نہیں رکھتی۔
Us ke be dilli se muskurane se zahir hota tha keh woh guftagu mein dilchaspi nahi rakhti.
He completed the assignment in a perfunctory manner, without much thought.
اس نے کام کو بے دلی کے ساتھ انجام دیا، زیادہ سوچے سمجھے بغیر۔
Us ne kaam ko be dilli ke sath anjam diya, zyada soche samjhe baghair.
The meeting was marked by perfunctory discussions that failed to address the main issues.
اجلاس بے دلی کی بات چیت سے بھرا ہوا تھا جو اہم مسائل کو حل کرنے میں ناکام رہی۔
Ijlās be dilli ki baat cheet se bhara hua tha jo ahem masail ko hal karne mein nakaam rahi.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'performing' a task with a 'funky' attitude - not really caring about it.
Imagine someone nodding off while going through a checklist.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "perfunctorius" — performed as a duty or routine
First known use: 17th century
The word 'perfunctory' derives from Latin 'perfunctorius', meaning 'done out of duty', which reflects its usage in describing actions done with a lack of interest or care.