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cursory

/ˈkɜːsəri/

/ˈkɜr.sɚ.i/

Translations

cursoryadjective

more cursory

Comp.

most cursory

Super.

/ˈkɜːsəri/

/ˈkɜr.sɚ.i/

She gave the report a cursory glance before the meeting.

Elle a jeté un regard sommaire au rapport avant la réunion.

Additional translations

superficielQuand l’examen ou l’analyse manque de profondeur.

hâtifSurtout pour une action faite trop vite et sans soin.

Synonyms

Antonyms

cursoryadjective

Hasty and therefore not thorough or detailed.

She gave the report a cursory glance before the meeting.

Performed quickly with little attention to detail; superficial.

His cursory examination failed to reveal the hidden flaw.