Synonyms: casual, passing, perfunctory, cursory
Definition: hasty and without attention to detail; not thorough
Usage: a casual (or cursory) inspection failed to reveal the house's structural flaws; a passing glance; perfunctory courtesy
Similar words: careless
Definition: marked by lack of attention or consideration or forethought or thoroughness; not careful
Usage: careless about her clothes; forgotten by some careless person; a careless housekeeper; careless proofreading; it was a careless mistake; hurt by a careless remark
Synonyms: pro forma, perfunctory
Definition: as a formality only
Usage: a one-candidate pro forma election
Similar words: formal
Definition: being in accord with established forms and conventions and requirements (as e.g. of formal dress)
Usage: pay one's formal respects; formal dress; a formal ball; the requirement was only formal and often ignored; a formal education