English-German translations for desultory

• halbherzig
• sprunghaft

Definition of desultory

• Jumping, or passing, from one thing or subject to another, without order, planning, or rational connection; lacking logical sequence
• Out of course; by the way; not connected with the subject
• Disappointing in performance or progress

Examples

• He wandered round, cleaning up in a desultory way
• I teach a class of desultory minds
• I made a desultory remark while I was talking to my friend
• She made a desultory attempt at conversation

Related words

• desulfurize
• desulfurization
• hydrodesulfurize
• desultorily
• desulphuration
• desulfhydrase
• hydrodesulfurise
• hydrodesulphurise
• hydrodesulphurize