Synonyms of cursory
57 similar words
Another word for cursory is speedy. Other synonyms of cursory are regardless, sloppy, remiss, fast and quick.
Synonyms and similar words for cursory
adjectiveHasty or superficial.
- fleeting
- swift
- express
- fast
- expeditious
- feverish
- fleet
- greased lightningSomething incredibly fast (now mainly used in comparison: like or faster than greased lightning).
- hasty
- hectic
- hecticalHectic.
- hyperactive
- immediate
- lightning fastExtremely fast, fast as lightning.
- nimble
- post haste
- precipitantActing, happening, or moving quickly; fast, rapid, swift; also, abrupt, sudden, unexpected.
- quick
- quick as a flashExtremely quick.
- quicksomeMarked by quickness; swift; nimble.
- rapid
- speedful
- speedyProceeding with or characterized by high speed; rapid.
- spit-spotQuickly; on the double.
- zippy informalQuick, speedy.
- tripsome archaicCharacterised or marked by tripping (light stepping); light-footed; nimble.
adjectiveCareless or desultory.
- unmethodicalNot methodical.
- negligent
- careless
- derelict USNegligent in performing a duty; careless.
- heedlessUnaware; without noticing; careless; inattentive.
- irregardlessIrrespective, regardless.
- irrespective
- lax
- incautiousCareless, reckless, not exercising proper caution.
- neglectfulTending to neglect; failing to take care of matters which require attention; forgetful.
- reckless
- regardlessTaking insufficient regard of; heedless; careless.
- remissNot energetic or exact in duty or business; careless; tardy; slack; hence, lacking earnestness or activity; languid...
- slack
- slapdashProduced or carried out hastily; haphazard; careless.
- sloppyCareless, messy; not neat, elegant, or careful.
- slovenly
- slipshod
- unfaithful
- lash obsolete
adjectiveRunning about; not stationary.
- dynamicChanging; active; in motion.
- mobileCapable of being moved, especially on wheels.
- afoot figurativelyThat is on foot, in motion, in action, in progress.
- animatePossessing the quality or ability of motion.
- astirIn motion; characterized by motion.
- in motionMoving; having movement; on the move; not stationary.
- movingThat moves or move.
- on the moveChanging location; in motion.
- on the wing figuratively
- under sail figuratively
- unstillNot still; changing or in motion.
Meaning of cursory
- adjective Hasty or superficial.
- adjective Careless or desultory.
- adjective Running about; not stationary.
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