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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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ˈdɛs.əl.t(ə).ɹi
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adjective
Marked by lack of definite plan or regularity or purpose; jumping from one thing to another
“Desultory thoughts”
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Desultory thoughts
The desultory conversation characteristic of cocktail parties
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