desultory DES-uhl-tawr-ee adjective WS #12

lacking a plan, purpose, or enthusiasm; disconnected; jumping from one thing to another

1. The desultory nature of the meeting left everyone confused about the next steps.
2. His desultory study habits made it difficult for him to pass the exam.
3. She made a desultory attempt to clean the house before giving up.
4. After retirement, he spent his days in desultory reading and occasional gardening.
5. The conversation became desultory as everyone grew tired.