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desultory


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HAVING NO CLEAR PLAN OR PURPOSE


We tired of his desultory chatter immediately.

Synonyms and examples


aimless
mainly disapproving
He was just aimless and confused after being let go from his position.
directionless
The party was plagued with weak and directionless leaders who had no clue how to govern.
purposeless
The job left him feeling unfulfiled and purposeless.
adrift
His son has just been utterly adrift since leaving university.
empty
After losing him, I just feel empty inside.
rudderless
The company was rudderless after the resignation of the CEO.
idle
“I heard they’re getting a divorce?” “Oh, come off it: that’s just idle speculation.”

Antonym and example


full
She led a long and full life.
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If someone or something has no clear plan or purpose, you can say they are aimless.

desultory | American Thesaurus


desultory


adjective
These are words and phrases related to desultory. Click on any word or phrase to go to its thesaurus page. Or, go to the definition of desultory.

IRREGULAR


Synonyms


unsystematic
unmethodical
haphazard
irregular
nonconforming
unconventional
unusual
uncharacteristic
unexpected
improper
unsuitable
inappropriate
unfitting
indecorous
eccentric
peculiar
queer
odd
singular
abnormal
aberrant
anomalous

Antonyms


regular
normal
typical
usual
customary
legitimate
proper
common
established
methodical
orderly
systematic
uniform

SPOTTY


Synonyms


spotty
uneven
irregular
unmethodical
fitful
erratic
random
unsystematic
disorganized
variable
sporadic
intermittent
episodic
spasmodic
unsteady
capricious
inconstant
wavering
unreliable
undependable
uncertain

Antonyms


even
regular
methodical
systematic
uniform
constant
dependable

ROUNDABOUT


Synonyms


random
roundabout
indirect
meandering
labyrinthine
circuitous
sinuous
twisting
rambling
erratic
discursive
tortuous
devious
oblique
zigzag
winding
serpentine
circumlocutory
wordy

Antonyms


straight
direct

SUPERFICIAL


Synonyms


superficial
shallow
skin-deep
summary
incomplete
slight
faint
slim
flimsy
cursory
perfunctory
passing
partial
minimal
surface
nodding

Antonyms


thorough
complete
total

SPASMODIC


Synonyms


spasmodic
fitful
intermittent
occasional
periodic
fleeting
sporadic
capricious
flighty
mercurial
erratic
irregular
transient
inconstant
discontinuous

Antonyms


constant
steady
regular
lasting

PROMISCUOUS


Synonyms


promiscuous
indiscriminate
uncritical
indiscriminative
undiscriminating
undiscerning
unselective
indifferent
undirected
helter-skelter
haphazard
casual
careless
aimless

Antonyms


discriminating
discerning
selective
critical
distinguishing
careful
prudent

CURSORY


Synonyms


cursory
quick
hasty
hurried
swift
brief
passing
perfunctory
random
haphazard
casual
offhand
superficial
careless
inattentive

Antonyms


slow
careful
painstaking
meticulous
scrupulous
searching
profound
elaborate
minute

DIFFUSE


Synonyms


diffuse
wordy
verbose
discursive
rambling
long-winded
lacking conciseness
disjointed
digressive
not concentrated
roundabout
wandering
meandering
maundering
circumlocutory

Antonyms


succinct
concise
terse
pithy
compact
methodical
organized

PURPOSELESS


Synonyms


purposeless
pointless
aimless
worthless
useless
empty
good-for-nothing
meaningless
needless
nonsensical
senseless
undirected
unhelpful
unnecessary
unprofitable
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