1. Assistance or help given in a cursory, routine, or half-hearted manner without genuine interest or thoroughness
The organization provided only perfunctory aid to the disaster victims, checking boxes rather than truly helping.
A organização forneceu apenas ajuda superficial às vítimas do desastre, cumprindo protocolos em vez de realmente ajudar.
2. Support given as a formality or obligation rather than with sincere commitment
His perfunctory aid was evident in how quickly he abandoned the project.
Sua ajuda perfuntória era evidente na rapidez com que abandonou o projeto.