perfunctory

pərˈfʌŋktəri
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Translation of perfunctory into German

Adjective

1.

minimal effort

carried out with minimum effort or reflection
  • She gave a perfunctory glance at the document before signing.Sie warf einen flüchtigen Blick auf das Dokument, bevor sie es unterschrieb
2.

behavior

performed as a routine without enthusiasm
  • She gave a perfunctory smile to the guests.Sie schenkte den Gästen ein oberflächliches Lächeln.
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Synonyms and analogies of perfunctory in English

Examples of perfunctory in a sentence

  • The inspection was done in a perfunctory manner.
  • His perfunctory nod indicated disinterest.
  • The report was completed in a perfunctory manner.

Translations of "perfunctory" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Adjective
oberflächlichadj.

Forex can be high risk if used indiscriminately or perfunctory.

Forex kann ein hohes Risiko, wenn wahllos oder oberflächlich verwendet.

flüchtigadj.

She gave a perfunctory nod, not bothering to truly listen.

Sie nickte flüchtig, ohne sich wirklich die Mühe zu machen, zuzuhören.

nachlässigadj.

Not brilliant, but also not pragmatic, and certainly not perfunctory or lazy.

Nicht genial, aber auch nicht pragmatisch, schon gar nicht nachlässig oder faul.

unbesonnenadj.

Nobody says "perfunctory" out loud in an actual sentence unless they're overcompensating.

"Unbesonnen" sagt man nur laut in einem Satz, um zu überkompensieren.

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Other translations for perfunctory:

  • routinemäßigadj.
  • formelladj.

perfunctory: Examples and translations in context

The chef's perfunctory approach to cooking left the diners disappointed.

Der oberflächliche Ansatz des Kochs ließ die Gäste enttäuscht zurück.

The waitress's perfunctory service left the customers feeling neglected.

Der oberflächliche Service der Kellnerin ließ die Kunden sich vernachlässigt fühlen.

The mechanic's perfunctory inspection missed the fundamental problem with the vehicle.

Die oberflächliche Inspektion des Mechanikers übersah das grundlegende Problem mit dem Fahrzeug.

Despite a perfunctory attempt at studying, he failed the exam miserably.

Trotz eines oberflächlichen Lernversuchs fiel er kläglich durch die Prüfung.

The designer's perfunctory approach to the project resulted in a mediocre outcome.

Der oberflächliche Ansatz des Designers führte zu einem mittelmäßigen Ergebnis.

Her perfunctory cleaning left the house looking messy and unkempt.

Ihre oberflächliche Reinigung ließ das Haus unordentlich und ungepflegt aussehen.

The student's perfunctory participation in class discussions was noticeable to the teacher.

Die oberflächliche Beteiligung des Schülers an Klassendiskussionen war für den Lehrer bemerkbar.

The meeting felt perfunctory, with no meaningful discussions taking place.

Das Meeting wirkte oberflächlich, ohne dass sinnvolle Diskussionen stattfanden.

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