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- [des-uh l-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee]
- /ˈdɛs əlˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr i/
- /ˈdes.əl.tər.i/
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- [des-uh l-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee]
- /ˈdɛs əlˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr i/
Definitions of desultory word
- adjective desultory Something that is desultory is done in an unplanned and disorganized way, and without enthusiasm. 3
- adjective desultory passing or jumping from one thing to another, esp in a fitful way; unmethodical; disconnected 3
- adjective desultory occurring in a random or incidental way; haphazard 3
- adjective desultory passing from one thing to another in an aimless way; disconnected; not methodical 3
- adjective desultory lacking direct relevance; random; incidental 3
- adjective desultory lacking in consistency, constancy, or visible order, disconnected; fitful: desultory conversation. 1
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Origin of desultory
First appearance:
before 1575 One of the 34% oldest English words
1575-85; < Latin dēsultōrius pertaining to a dēsultor (a circus rider who jumps from one horse to another), equivalent to dēsul-, variant stem of dēsilīre to jump down (dē- de- + -silīre, combining form of salīre to leap) + -tōrius -tory1
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Parts of speech for Desultory
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desultory popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 85% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
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adj desultory
- chaotic — Something that is chaotic is in a state of complete disorder and confusion.
- haphazard — characterized by lack of order or planning, by irregularity, or by randomness; determined by or dependent on chance; aimless.
- aimless — A person or activity that is aimless has no clear purpose or plan.
- chance — If there is a chance of something happening, it is possible that it will happen.
- deviating — to turn aside, as from a route, way, course, etc.
adjective desultory
- casual — If you are casual, you are, or you pretend to be, relaxed and not very concerned about what is happening or what you are doing.
- unfocused — not brought into focus; lacking proper focus: an unfocused camera.
- indiscriminate — not discriminating; lacking in care, judgment, selectivity, etc.: indiscriminate in one's friendships.
Antonyms for desultory
adj desultory
- organized — affiliated in an organization, especially a union: organized dockworkers.
- systematic — having, showing, or involving a system, method, or plan: a systematic course of reading; systematic efforts.
adjective desultory
- methodical — performed, disposed, or acting in a systematic way; systematic; orderly: a methodical person.
- organised — to form as or into a whole consisting of interdependent or coordinated parts, especially for united action: to organize a committee.
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