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Desultory

/ˈdɛs.əl.t(ə).ɹi/

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

📖 Definitions of "Desultory"

adjective

1
Jumping, 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
Out of course; by the way; not connected with the subject.
"I made a desultory remark while I was talking to my friend."
3
Disappointing in performance or progress.
4
Leaping, skipping or flitting about, generally in a random or unsteady manner.

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