Synonyms of desultory

desultory

adjective

1

as in random

lacking a definite plan, purpose, or pattern

a desultory search for something of interest on TV

Synonyms & Similar Words

• random
• scattered
• arbitrary
• erratic
• stray
• sporadic
• haphazard
• aimless
• accidental
• slapdash
• casual
• contingent
• lucky
• odd
• hit-or-miss
• catch-as-catch-can
• irregular
• chance
• helter-skelter
• incidental
• inadvertent
• shotgun
• fortuitous
• unplanned
• unpremeditated
• scattershot
• unsystematic
• directionless
• unintentional
• unconsidered
• purposeless
• indiscriminate
• unintended
• spot
• chancy
• flukey
• disorganized
• objectless
• fluky
• unselective
• disorderly
• undirected
• undiscriminating

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• systematic
• regular
• regular
• methodical
• orderly
• continuous
• constant
• steady
• organized
• stable
• fixed
• methodic
• nonrandom
• established
• systematized
• arranged
• even
• set
• deliberate
• aware
• planned
• conscious
• purposeful
• thoughtful
• wilful
• managed
• ordered
• willful
• orchestrated

2

as in rambling

passing from one topic to another

a desultory discussion about the news of the day

Synonyms & Similar Words

• rambling
• wandering
• indirect
• excursive
• discursive
• digressive
• meandering
• maundering
• leaping
• roundabout
• circuitous
• digressionary
• digressional
• deviating
• devious

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• consistent
• logical
• coherent
• direct
• focused
• straightforward
• undeviating
• focussed

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