Definition of Desultory
Desultory
de·sul·to·ry
Definition/Meaning
(adjective)
Lacking a plan or purpose; jumping from one thing to another.
e.g. Her desultory conversation made it hard to stay focused.
(adjective)
happening randomly or occasionally;
e.g. Desultory passengers were appearing on the tour bus.
(adjective)
randomly switching from one topic to another in a conversation, usually halfheartedly;
e.g. Their desultory conversation quickly faded as they realized they are not compatible together.
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