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superficial vs cursory

cursory vs superficial

superficial and cursory both are adjectives.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
superficial No Yes No No
cursory No Yes No No
As adjectives, superficial and cursory are synonyms defined as:
  • superficial and cursory: hasty and without attention to detail; not thorough
Other synonyms of superficial include casual, passing, perfunctory.
superficial (adjective) cursory (adjective)
concerned with or comprehending only what is apparent or obvious; not deep or penetrating emotionally or intellectually hasty and without attention to detail; not thorough
of, affecting, or being on or near the surface
hasty and without attention to detail; not thorough
of little substance or significance
occurring on or near the surface of the skin
Difference between superficial and cursory

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