desultory
adjective
des·ul·to·ry
ˈde-səl-ˌtȯr-ē
-zəl-;
di-ˈsəl-t(ə-)rē,
-ˈzəl-
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
desultory comments
3
: disappointing in progress, performance, or quality
a desultory fifth place finish
a desultory wine
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