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desultory

adjective

marked by lack of definite plan or regularity or purpose; jumping from one thing to another

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Word Facts

Word length
9
Starts with
D
Ends with
Y
Contains
ES
Scrabble score
13
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

How it sounds

Pronunciation

ˈdɛs.əl.t(ə).ɹi

Meaning

Definitions

adjective

  1. marked by lack of definite plan or regularity or purpose; jumping from one thing to another

    “desultory thoughts”

In context

Example Sentences

desultory thoughts
the desultory conversation characteristic of cocktail parties
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