Synonyms for desultory
ˈdɛs əlˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr idesul·to·ry

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1. desultory

   Synonyms:
   rambling, discursive, loose, unmethodical, superficial, unsettled, erratic, inexact, spasmodic, fitful, freakish, aberrant, unsystematic, cursory, roving, hasty, slight

   Antonyms:
   settled, consecutive, earnest, serious, persevering, continuous, methodical, exact, diligent, untiring, recurrent, periodical, systematic

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1. desultoryadjective

   marked by lack of definite plan or regularity or purpose; jumping from one thing to another

   "desultory thoughts"; "the desultory conversation characteristic of cocktail parties"

   Antonyms:
   purposeful

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1. desultoryadjective

   Synonyms:
   immethodical, unconnected, unsystematic, irregular, fitful, capricious, rambling, wandering, roving, discursive, cursory, slight, by fits and starts

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1. desultoryadjective

   Synonyms:
   fitful, irregular, cursory, unsystematic

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1. Seneca:

   Desultory reading is delightful, but to be beneficial, our reading must be carefully directed.