Desultory

Adjective

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.; I teach a class of desultory minds.; subject to desultory fire from the enemy"

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

"I made a desultory remark while I was talking to my friend.; She made a desultory attempt at conversation."

3.AdjectiveDisappointing in performance or progress.

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

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