desultory
/ˈdɛsəlˌtɔri/
adjective
- Moving or jumping from one thing to another without a clear plan or purpose; random and disconnected.
- Her desultory reading habits meant she never finished a book.
- The conversation was desultory, touching on weather, sports, and movies without any real direction.
- He made a desultory attempt to clean his room, picking up a few items then sitting down.
- Lacking enthusiasm or energy; half-hearted.
- His desultory applause showed he wasn't impressed by the performance.
- The team's desultory effort led to a disappointing loss.
- She gave a desultory wave as she walked away, not really caring if anyone saw.
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