Cursory and Foresighted

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Cursory adjective - Acting or done with excessive or careless speed.

Usage example: your essays require more than a cursory effort at proofreading

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Foresighted is an antonym for cursory.

Nearby Words: cursorily, cursor

Foresighted adjective - Having or showing awareness of and preparation for the future.

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Cursory is an antonym for foresighted.

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