cursory

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cursory

(adjective)

Meaning

hasty and therefore not detailed

Example

"The teacher gave a cursory glance at the homework before class."

Synonyms

superficialsketchy

Antonyms

thoroughdetailed

More about this word

Word origin
From Latin 'cursorius', meaning 'running'.
Related word forms
  • adverb: cursoryly

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