Desultory

adjective

/ˈdɛs.əl.t(ə).ɹi/

Word Frequency: 0.5

Definitions

1.adjectiveJumping, or passing, from one thing or subject to another, without order, planning, or rational connection; lacking logical sequence.

"He wandered round, cleaning up in a desultory way."

2.adjectiveOut of course; by the way; not connected with the subject.

"I made a desultory remark while I was talking to my friend."

3.adjectiveDisappointing in performance or progress.

4.adjectiveLeaping, skipping or flitting about, generally in a random or unsteady manner.

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