Desultory (adjective)

  1. Lacking a plan, purpose, or enthusiasm; haphazard and aimless.
  2. Lacking continuity or coherence; disconnected and disjointed.

Origin:

From latin desultorius, meaning "leaping from horse to horse".

Examples:

  1. He had a desultory approach to his studies.
  2. The conversation was desultory and lacked a clear direction.
  3. The desultory search for a new job was frustrating.
  4. The desultory conversation was marked by long pauses and non sequiturs.
  5. His desultory behavior made it hard for him to hold down a job.
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