Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
cursory
Adjective
/ˈkɜːr.sə.ri/
Definition
Hasty and therefore not thorough or detailed.
Examples
- She gave a cursory glance at the report before submitting it.
- His cursory review of the proposal missed several important points.
Meaning
The word ‘cursory’ describes something that is done quickly and without paying attention to details.
Synonyms
- Superficial
- Brief
- Flying
- Perfunctory
- Quick
