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Casual

KA-zhuh-wuhl

/ˈkæʒʌwʌl/

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casual

Dictionary meaning

Hasty and without attention to detail.

Examples

  • An ability to interest casual students.
  • A difficult feat performed with casual mastery.

Synonyms: cursory, passing, perfunctory

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