desultory

adjective

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There are 4 syllables in the word desultory.

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Definition of desultory:

desultory (adjective):: occurring in a random way; marked by lack of definite plan, regularity, or purpose; marked by lack of definite plan or regularity or purpose; jumping from one thing to another.

Synonyms for desultory:

accidental

aimless

arbitrary

casual

catch-as-catch-can

contingent

cursory

disconnected

discursive

erratic

fitful

haphazard

hit-or-miss

inconsistent

inconstant

irregular

loose

lucky

maundering

odd

off and on

rambling

random

scattered

slapdash

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Antonyms for desultory:

abiding

ageless

businesslike

calm

careful

ceaseless

certain

changeless

coherent

common

conscientious

consistent

constant

continual

continuing

continuous

controlled

coordinated

customary

dateless

definite

deliberate

dependable

disciplined

durable

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