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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 length
9
Starts with
D
Ends with
Y
Contains
ES
Scrabble score
13

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Pronunciation

ˈdɛs.əl.t(ə).ɹi

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adjective

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

    “Desultory thoughts”

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Example Sentences

Desultory thoughts
The desultory conversation characteristic of cocktail parties

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