desultory
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Then again, it’s all too easy to be distracted from the desultory happenings on stage.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 14, 2026
The playfulness of Wohl’s style, while at times informal to the point of desultory, treats the past as an autonomous reality.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 8, 2025
Last night he did an obscure X interview show and seemed desultory and depressed.
From Salon • Sep. 4, 2024
It was a suitably desultory ending for what has turned into a desultory caucus.
From New York Times • Jan. 12, 2024
He came from behind the bar and resumed his desultory sweeping just as Lana, Darlene, and the bird, looking like a small unruly mob, burst in from the alley.
From "A Confederacy of Dunces" by John Kennedy Toole
Vocabulary lists containing desultory
Behave Yourself! Vocabulary for Good, Bad, and Indifferent Conduct
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
And Then There Were None
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
"Marita's Bargain," Vocabulary from the essay
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
