Desultory
[deh-SUHL-tor-ee]
Part of speech: adjective
Origin: Latin, late 16th century
1.
Lacking a plan, purpose, or enthusiasm; (of conversation or speech) going constantly from one subject to another in a halfhearted way; unfocused.
2.
Occurring randomly or occasionally.
Examples of Desultory in a sentence
"The conversation at the party became more desultory as the night wore on."
"Evelyn had a habit of popping in on her friends in a desultory manner."
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