desultory
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Definitions ofdesultory
- Jumping, or passing, from one thing or subject to another, without order, planning, or rational connection; lacking logical sequence.
Synonyms: aimless, disconnected, quodlibetic, quodlibetical, unmethodical
Example: "He wandered round, cleaning up in a desultory way."
- Out of course; by the way; not connected with the subject.
Example: "I made a desultory remark while I was talking to my friend."
- Disappointing in performance or progress.
- Leaping, skipping or flitting about, generally in a random or unsteady manner.
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