Desultory
/ˈdɛs.əl.t(ə).ɹi/
Scrabble:13 ptsWWF:14 pts9 letters
Definition of Desultory
adjective
- Jumping, or passing, from one thing or subject to another, without order, planning, or rational connection; lacking logical sequence.
"He wandered round, cleaning up in a desultory way."
- Out of course; by the way; not connected with the subject.
"I made a desultory remark while I was talking to my friend."
- Disappointing in performance or progress.
- Leaping, skipping or flitting about, generally in a random or unsteady manner.
Anagrams of Desultory
No exact anagrams found for "desultory". This word has a unique letter combination.
Related Word Patterns
Synonyms & Antonyms
Letter Values
d2
e1
s1
u1
l1
t1
o1
r1
y4
Total: 13 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Desultory
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Desultory"
Desultory is a 9-letter word that scores 13 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Desultory" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "desultory" is a medium-scoring word.