desultory
形容词
UK/ˈdes.ᵊl.tᵊr.i/
US/ˈdes.ᵊl.tɔːr.i/
定义 desultory 形容词
Lacking a clear plan, purpose, or enthusiasm; marked by a lack of definite direction or focus.
They made a desultory attempt at the project.
He flipped through the newspaper in a desultory fashion, not really reading.
The discussion at the meeting was desultory and lacked clear direction.