According to the SATs, yes -.-
Synonyms: apathetic casual complacent disinterested incurious insensible insouciant nonchalant perfunctory unconcerned uncurious uninterested
The word careless means not observing proper caution or diligence. Synonyms for careless (doesn't care) include apathetic, lax, lackadaisical, heedless, indifferent, or irresponsible. Synonyms for careless (not paying attention) include haphazard, sloppy, thoughtless, negligent, nonchalant, or perfunctory.
In answer to my question, he gave a perfunctory nod. The operator answered the call with a perfunctory greeting. The movie star, who was coerced into the movie because of her contract, gave out perfunctory comments to the media. Because he made a perfunctory effort on his project, he received a low grade.
I think you mean perfunctory, which means in a habitual manner. He had done the same thing so many times that it was perfunctory now.
Something being done as a duty or because it must be done but in a disinterested and half-hearted manner.
He was not committed to the project and gave it a halfhearted effort.
Cursory means superficial and the synonyms for this adjective are: brief, careless, desultory, offhand, etc.
Synonyms: apathetic casual complacent disinterested incurious insensible insouciant nonchalant perfunctory unconcerned uncurious uninterested
In answer to my question, he gave a perfunctory nod. The operator answered the call with a perfunctory greeting. The movie star, who was coerced into the movie because of her contract, gave out perfunctory comments to the media. Because he made a perfunctory effort on his project, he received a low grade.
He received perfunctory applause, but his performance was not very good.
This is a perfunctory answer - it responds to the question but without thought.
He gave a quick, perfunctory answer to the question and did not bother to elaborate.
in his lectures he reveals himself to be a merely perfunctory speaker.
No it's not hyphenated.
The professors perfunctory approach to teaching led his students to feel uninspired and lackadaisical!
"Perfunctory" is an adjective. It describes an action that is done with little interest or enthusiasm.
The word careless means not observing proper caution or diligence. Synonyms for careless (doesn't care) include apathetic, lax, lackadaisical, heedless, indifferent, or irresponsible. Synonyms for careless (not paying attention) include haphazard, sloppy, thoughtless, negligent, nonchalant, or perfunctory.