Conscientious and Perfunctory
Opposite meaning words
Conscientious
Conscientious adjective - Guided by or in accordance with one's sense of right and wrong.
Perfunctory is an antonym for conscientious.
Perfunctory
Perfunctory adjective - Having or showing a lack of interest or concern.
Usage example: the violinist delivered a perfunctory performance that displayed none of the passion and warmth he was once known for
Conscientious is an antonym for perfunctory.
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