Synonyms of desultory
25 similar words · 3 opposite words
Another word for desultory is random. Other synonyms of desultory are rambling, meandering, haphazard, aimless and unsystematic. The opposite of desultory is germane.
Synonyms and similar words for desultory
adjectiveJumping, or passing, from one thing or subject to another, without order, planning, or rational...
- aimlessWithout aim, purpose, or direction.
- chaotic
- disconnected
- erratic
- haphazardRandom; chaotic; incomplete; not thorough, constant, or consistent.
- meanderingWinding or rambling.
- quodlibeticOf or relating to a quodlibet.
- quodlibeticalOf or relating to quodlibet; of a question, posed extemporaneously.
- randomOccurring for no particular reason; haphazard, unpredictable.
- ramblingOf a speech: meandering, long and digressing.
- scattered
- unmethodicalNot methodical.
- unsystematicNot systematic; random, disorganised, or unthorough.
- wandering
adjectiveOut of course; by the way; not connected with the subject.
- extraneous
- incidental
- irrelevant
- nongermaneNot germane; irrelevant.
- spurious
- stray
- unconnected
- ungermaneNot germane.
- unrelated
adjectiveDisappointing in performance or progress.
- half-assedPoorly or incompetently done; desultory.
- halfhearted
Opposite of desultory
Meaning of desultory
- adjective Jumping, or passing, from one thing or subject to another, without order, planning, or rational connection; lacking logical sequence.
- adjective Out of course; by the way; not connected with the subject.
- adjective Disappointing in performance or progress.
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Questions about synonyms of desultory
- What is another word for desultory?
- Desultory has 25 synonyms on Word.ws, such as random, rambling, meandering, haphazard, aimless and unsystematic.
- What is the opposite of desultory?
- The opposite of desultory is germane.
- What does desultory mean?
- Desultory means jumping, or passing, from one thing or subject to another, without order, planning, or rational connection; lacking logical sequence.
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