Perfunctory and Passionate

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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

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Passionate is an antonym for perfunctory.

Passionate adjective - Having a strong sexual desire.

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Perfunctory is an antonym for passionate.

Nearby Words: passion, passionately, passional

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Passionate and Perfunctory. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 14, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/perfunctory/passionate

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