Desultory

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What Does Desultory Mean?

  • 散漫的
  • 不连贯的
  • 随意的

Desultory Pronunciation

/ˈdɛs.əlˌtɔːr.i/

Desultory Definition

adjective

Definition

lacking a plan, purpose, or enthusiasm; disconnected; jumping from one thing to another without order or purpose.

In ZH

缺乏计划、目的或热情；不连贯；随意跳跃，毫无秩序或目的。

How to Use Desultory in a Sentence

  • His desultory remarks made it clear he wasn't paying attention.
  • She had a desultory interest in a variety of topics, never sticking to one for long.
  • The conversation was desultory at best, with topics changing rapidly.
  • They engaged in a desultory walk through the park, stopping here and there without a clear aim.
  • The report was a desultory collection of observations, lacking any coherent argument.

Synonyms for Desultory