desultory

One entry found for desultory.

Main Entry: des·ul·to·ry
Pronunciation: 'de-s&l-"tor-E also -z&l-
Function: adjective
Etymology: Latin desultorius, literally, of a circus rider who leaps from horse to horse, from desilire to leap down, from de- + salire to leap -- more at SALLY
1 : marked by lack of definite plan, regularity, or purpose <a dragged-out ordeal of...desultory shopping -- Herman Wouk>
2 : not connected with the main subject
3 : disappointing in progress, performance, or quality <a desultory fifth place finish> <a desultory wine>
- des·ul·to·ri·ly /"de-s&l-'tor-&-lE/ adverb
- des·ul·to·ri·ness /'de-s&l-"tor-E-n&s/ noun