Definition

The condition of being disconnected or lacking a clear purpose, often resulting in a random or haphazard manner of doing things.

Example

His desultoriness in studying led to poor grades.

Conversation

Have you noticed the desultoriness of our study sessions lately?

Yeah, it feels like we're just jumping from one topic to another without focus.

Exactly! I think we need to set clearer goals for each session.

That's a good idea; it might help us avoid that desultoriness.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Desultoriness → It is formed from "desultor" (from Latin "desultor", meaning a jumper or one who leaps) and the suffix "-iness" (meaning the quality of). The word describes the quality of jumping from one thing to another without a fixed purpose or plan.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who 'jumps' ('desultor') from one topic to another without focus — that's what desultoriness means.

Visually Confused Words