Perfunctorily example sentences

perfunctorily

definition

  - adverb form of perfunctory

per·func·to·ry

adjective

perfunctory (adjective)

  - (of an action or gesture) carried out with a minimum of effort or reflection:

Synonyms

perfunctory, cursory, desultory, quick, brief, hasty, hurried, rapid, passing, fleeting, summary, token, casual, superficial, uninterested, careless, halfhearted, unthinking, sketchy, mechanical, automatic, routine, offhand, indifferent, inattentive, dismissive, careful, thorough

"Perfunctorily" Example Sentences

1. He perfunctorily signed the documents, barely glancing at the contents.
2. She perfunctorily completed her chores, her mind elsewhere.
3. The judge perfunctorily dismissed the case, showing little interest.
4. Perfunctorily, he nodded his head in greeting, then turned away.
5. They perfunctorily ate their dinner, more focused on their phones.
6. He answered the questions perfunctorily, offering little detail.
7. The speech was delivered perfunctorily, lacking passion and conviction.
8. Perfunctorily, and without enthusiasm, she swept the floor.
9. The task was completed perfunctorily, meeting the minimum requirements only.
10. He perfunctorily apologized, clearly not meaning a word.
11. She perfunctorily reviewed the report, missing key errors.
12. The team perfunctorily went through the motions, lacking any real engagement.
13. Perfunctorily, he shook hands, offering no genuine warmth.
14. His perfunctory greeting was barely audible.
15. The doctor gave her a perfunctory examination.
16. The waiter offered a perfunctory smile.
17. They exchanged perfunctory pleasantries.
18. Perfunctorily, the technician checked the equipment.
19. Her performance was disappointingly perfunctory.
20. He listened to her story perfunctorily, showing no empathy.
21. The response was curt and perfunctory.
22. Perfunctory gestures betrayed her lack of interest.
23. His movements were stiff and perfunctory.
24. She offered a perfunctory wave goodbye.
25. The meeting was a perfunctory affair.
26. He performed the ritual perfunctorily, without devotion.
27. Perfunctorily, he glanced at the clock.
28. The investigation was perfunctory and incomplete.
29. She completed the task in a perfunctory manner.
30. He offered a perfunctory nod of acknowledgement.
31. The kiss was cold and perfunctory.
32. Perfunctorily, he filled out the form.
33. He gave a perfunctory explanation.
34. The review was brief and perfunctory.
35. His handshake was perfunctory and limp.
36. She perfunctorily dusted the furniture.
37. Perfunctorily, the teacher marked the papers.
38. He went through the motions perfunctorily.
39. The applause was polite, but perfunctory.
40. She made a perfunctory attempt at conversation.
41. His smile was thin and perfunctory.
42. Perfunctorily, he checked his watch again.
43. The politician gave a perfunctory response to the question.
44. Perfunctory politeness characterized their interaction.
45. The secretary dealt with the complaint perfunctorily.
46. His perfunctory manner offended her.
47. They performed their duties in a perfunctory way.
48. Perfunctorily, she placed the items on the shelf.
49. His work showed a perfunctory attention to detail.
50. The student gave a perfunctory answer to the teacher's question.

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