লক্ষ্য করুন: এই এন্ট্রির অনুবাদ বর্তমানে মান পর্যালোচনার অধীনে রয়েছে, তাই কিছু বিষয়বস্তু সাময়িকভাবে শুধুমাত্র ইংরেজিতে প্রদর্শিত হচ্ছে।
এই এন্ট্রিটি এখনও আপনার ভাষায় অনুবাদ করা হয়নি, তাই নিচে মূল লেখাটি দেখানো হচ্ছে।
perfunctory
This term describes actions performed as a mere formality, characterized by a lack of genuine interest or emotional investment. It suggests a mechanical execution of a task where the goal is simply to complete the requirement rather than to achieve a quality result. It often carries a negative connotation of negligence or indifference.
In professional or social settings, it distinguishes between a sincere gesture and one done out of obligation. While a thorough action implies depth and care, a perfunctory action is superficial, skimming the surface to satisfy a rule or a social expectation without engaging with the actual substance of the task.
Meanings
Examples
He gave the documents a perfunctory glance before signing them.
I just gave a perfunctory nod to my neighbor as I walked past.
The guard performed a perfunctory search of the bags at the gate.
She offered a perfunctory apology that sounded completely insincere.
She offered a perfunctory apology that sounded completely insincere.
Why is he being so perfunctory with his duties today?
The teacher gave the essay a perfunctory review and handed it back.
It was just a perfunctory greeting to maintain appearances.
He went through the motions in a perfunctory manner.