Definition

The condition of being done quickly and without attention to detail.

Example

His cursoriness in completing the report led to many mistakes.

Conversation

Have you noticed how his reviews are always so cursoriness?

Yeah, it feels like he doesn't really pay attention to the details.

I wonder if he thinks that being quick is more important than being thorough.

Definitely, but I prefer a deeper analysis over that kind of cursoriness.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Cursoriness → The word is derived from "cursor" (from Latin "cursor", meaning runner) and the suffix "-iness" (meaning the quality of). Thus, "cursoriness" refers to the quality of being like a runner or having the characteristics of a cursor, often in a digital context.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'runner' ('cursor') and how 'cursoriness' describes the quality of being like that runner, especially in terms of movement or function.

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