Perfunctory and Sensitive

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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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Sensitive is an antonym for perfunctory.

Sensitive adjective - Able to sense slight impressions or differences.

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Perfunctory is an antonym for sensitive.

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

Perfunctory & Sensitive. N.p., 2016. Web. 14 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/perfunctory/sensitive>.

Sensitive or Perfunctory. 2016. Accessed August 14, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/perfunctory/sensitive.

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