Sentences

cursory in a sentence

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Definition

Cursory: hasty and superficial, lacking in thoroughness or attention to detail.

Sample Sentences

  1. His cursory glance at the report missed several key details.
  2. After a cursory review of the manuscript, she decided it needed significant revisions.
  3. The teacher gave a cursory explanation of the topic before moving on to the next lesson.
  4. Despite his cursory understanding of the subject, he confidently participated in the discussion.
  5. She completed the task with a cursory effort, resulting in numerous mistakes.