perfunctory

[US]/pəˈfʌŋktəri/
[UK]/pərˈfʌŋktəri/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. udført på en overfladisk eller ligegyldig måde; mangler dybde eller betydning; blot gå igennem bevægelserne

Example Sentences

he gave a perfunctory nod.

Han gav et overfladisk nik.

The operator answered the phone with a perfunctory greeting.

Operatøren svarede telefonen med en formel hilsen.

He gave a perfunctory nod as he passed by.

Han gav et overfladisk nik, mens han gik forbi.

She gave a perfunctory apology without really meaning it.

Hun gav en overfladisk undskyldning uden egentlig at mene det.

The meeting ended with a perfunctory thank you from the boss.

Mødet sluttede med en overfladisk tak fra chefen.

He did a perfunctory job on the assignment, just to get it done.

Han gjorde en overfladisk opgave med opgaven, bare for at få den gjort.

Her perfunctory smile didn't fool anyone.

Hendes overfladiske smil vildte ingen.

The receptionist gave a perfunctory greeting to the visitors.

Receptionisten gav en overfladisk hilsen til de besøgende.

He made a perfunctory attempt to help, but didn't really try.

Han gjorde et overfladisk forsøg på at hjælpe, men prøvede ikke rigtigt.

The apology seemed perfunctory and insincere.

Undskyldningen virkede overfladisk og uoprigtig.

She gave a perfunctory response to his question, not really listening.

Hun gav et overfladisk svar på hans spørgsmål, uden rigtigt at lytte.

His perfunctory attitude towards his work was evident in the results.

Hans overfladiske holdning til sit arbejde var tydelig i resultaterne.

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