Meaning & use
perfunctory
Carried out with minimal effort or reflection, as a routine duty rather than out of genuine interest.
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He gave a perfunctory nod before returning his attention to his phone.
The interview felt perfunctory, as if the manager had already chosen someone else.
A note on using this word
"Perfunctory" implies going through the motions without real care, unlike "brief," which just means short.
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