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Definition
Careless, sloppy, perfunctory, or hasty.
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How it's used
Carries a formal tone that often appears in news reports or professional settings to criticize a lack of thoroughness. While it describes a person's attitude, it is most frequently used to characterize actions or decisions that have negative consequences due to insufficient planning. It implies a sense of professional negligence rather than just being forgetful or clumsy.
Examples
Why did he make such a hasty decision?
Related words
Common phrases
hasty decision
handle in a perfunctory manner
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe physical clumsiness or dropping things, as it strictly refers to a lack of mental rigor or care in decision-making and execution.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
