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desultory
Adjective
  • Jumping, or passing, from one thing or subject to another, without order, planning, or rational connection; without logical sequence.
  • Out of course; by the way; as a digression; not connected with the subject.
  • Disappointing in performance or progress.
  • Leaping, skipping or flitting about, generally in a random or unsteady manner. obsolete