adjective
lacking a plan, purpose, or enthusiasm; happening randomly or by chance
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The meeting was characterized by desultory discussions that lacked focus and direction.
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Their desultory approach to studying led to poor grades in the end.
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I can't stand his desultory attitude towards work, it's so frustrating.
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Her thoughts were like desultory butterflies, flitting from one idea to the next without settling on anything concrete.