Cursoriness

/ˈkɜrsərɪnəs/ noun

Definition

The quality or state of being cursory; the characteristic of being done quickly without much attention or care.

Etymology

From 'cursory' plus the noun-forming suffix '-ness,' which turns an adjective into a noun describing an abstract quality or state.

Kelly Says

Cursoriness is the enemy of good science and careful thinking—Nobel Prize winners definitely don't skim research papers!

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