Perfunctory

"Perfunctory" is the word which one must use to describe the creative impulse of which they are the ungrateful legacy -- an impulse less spontaneous, there is reason to believe, than utilitarian.

Edward MacDowell Lawrence Gilman 1908

Perfunctory sidewalks that suddenly end, highway on and off ramps with no concessions for pedestrians, too many 4+ lane streets with crosswalks that are too wide, no buffers between traffic and sidewalks, walkways that remain snow covered in winter and flooded when it rains, et., etc.

Walking Ottawa « XUP 2008

Dru Blood - I believe in the inherent goodness of all beings: Perfunctory Writing

Dru Blood - I believe in the inherent goodness of all beings: Perfunctory Writing 2005

Perfunctory but true note: Saddam was in fact a very evil and cruel dictator.

~ Angry Bear 2004

Perfunctory curtsy, then her tread on the clumsy stairs.

At Swim, Two Boys Jamie O’Neill 2002

Perfunctory curtsy, then her tread on the clumsy stairs.

At Swim, Two Boys Jamie O’Neill 2002

Perfunctory — oh, God! She couldn't bear it, not like this.

Tender Rebel Lindsey, Johanna 1988

Perfunctory sleeves flopped half-way down her arms.

The Long Dark Tea-Time of the Soul Adams, Douglas, 1952- 1988

Perfunctory church attendance has little part in such a program.

Vocational Guidance for Girls Marguerite Stockman Dickson

Perfunctory checking had brought out the fact that "Smiley" Webb had been drawing this money every month, and hadn't as much as mailed in a single progress report.

Minor Detail Jack Sharkey