Cursorily
adverb
Done quickly with little attention to detail.
He cursorily checked the report before submitting it.
Often appears as...
- glanced cursorily
- examined cursorily
adverb
Done quickly with little attention to detail.
He cursorily checked the report before submitting it.
Often appears as...
- glanced cursorily
- examined cursorily
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Lack of depth
Using 'cursorily' implies there could be missing details due to a shallow review process.
He cursorily approved the plans without noticing the errors.
Pro Tip 2/3Speed over thoroughness
'Cursorily' often suggests that something is done so quickly that it may not be thorough or complete.
The editor cursorily skimmed the manuscript, missing several typos.
Pro Tip 3/3Negative connotation
The word 'cursorily' can carry a negative connotation, hinting that not enough care was taken.
His cursorily prepared presentation failed to impress.
Pro Tip 1/3Lack of depth
Using 'cursorily' implies there could be missing details due to a shallow review process.
He cursorily approved the plans without noticing the errors.
Pro Tip 2/3Speed over thoroughness
'Cursorily' often suggests that something is done so quickly that it may not be thorough or complete.
The editor cursorily skimmed the manuscript, missing several typos.
Pro Tip 3/3Negative connotation
The word 'cursorily' can carry a negative connotation, hinting that not enough care was taken.
His cursorily prepared presentation failed to impress.
Pro Tip 1/3Lack of depth
Using 'cursorily' implies there could be missing details due to a shallow review process.
He cursorily approved the plans without noticing the errors.
Pro Tip 2/3Speed over thoroughness
'Cursorily' often suggests that something is done so quickly that it may not be thorough or complete.
The editor cursorily skimmed the manuscript, missing several typos.
Pro Tip 3/3Negative connotation
The word 'cursorily' can carry a negative connotation, hinting that not enough care was taken.
His cursorily prepared presentation failed to impress.
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