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Meaning of desultorily
The primary meaning of "desultorily" is to do something in a random or sporadic manner, without a clear plan or purpose.
Etymology of desultorily
The word "desultorily" originates from the Latin word "desultor," which means "a horseman who jumps from one horse to another."
Historically, the term was used to describe a type of Roman horseman who would jump from one horse to another, and later came to be used to describe any activity that is done in a random or sporadic manner.
Synonyms
randomly
sporadically
intermittently
irregularly
fitfully
haphazardly
aimlessly
casually
carelessly
lackadaisically
indolently
lazily
lethargically
listlessly
apathetically
unconcernedly
distractedly
inattentively
irresolutely
indecisively
hesitantly
uncertainly
vaguely
ambiguously
cryptically
enigmatically
mysteriously
obscurely
unclearly
vaguely
haphazardly
chaotically
disorganizedly
unsystematically
unmethodically
irregularly
unevenly
erratically
unpredictably
Definitions
- The word "desultorily" is defined by Oxford Languages as doing something in a casual or random manner, without a clear plan or purpose.
- * It can also describe something that is done in a fitful or sporadic way, with periods of activity followed by periods of inactivity.
Usage Examples
- The researcher worked desultorily on the project, making progress in fits and starts.
- * The team approached the problem desultorily, trying a variety of different solutions without a clear plan.
- * The writer worked desultorily on the novel, writing in short bursts of inspiration.
Antonyms
methodically
systematically
regularly
consistently
uniformly
evenly
predictably
reliably
steadily
purposefully
deliberately
intentionally
carefully
meticulously
thoroughly
exhaustively
comprehensively
diligently
industriously
assiduously
sedulously
painstakingly
fastidiously