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cursory

[ˈkɜːsəri]

cursory Definition

hasty and without attention to detail; not thorough.

Using cursory: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "cursory" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    He gave the report only a cursory glance.

  • Example

    She made only a cursory attempt at cleaning the kitchen.

  • Example

    The teacher's cursory explanation left the students confused.

cursory Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for cursory

Antonyms for cursory

Phrases with cursory

  • a quick and superficial inspection or analysis

    Example

    The doctor performed a cursory examination of the patient's symptoms.

  • a brief and perfunctory review or verification

    Example

    The security guard conducted a cursory check of the visitor's ID.

  • a quick and superficial perusal of written material

    Example

    I did a cursory reading of the article, but I need to read it more thoroughly later.

Origins of cursory

from Latin 'cursorius', meaning 'running'

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Summary: cursory in Brief

'Cursory' [ˈkɜːsəri] describes something done quickly and without attention to detail. It is often used to describe an action that is not thorough, as in 'He gave the report only a cursory glance.' The term can also be used in phrases like 'cursory examination,' 'cursory check,' and 'cursory reading,' which denote quick and superficial inspections or analyses.