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Desultorily

usgb/ˌdesəlˈtɔːrəli/Volume
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Plan-less ActionPlay
Use 'desultorily' to describe an action done without purpose or clear intention, often aimlessly. SlideHe wandered around the town desultorily, with no destination in mind.
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Subtle DisinterestPlay
'Desultorily' often hints at a very mild, unobvious lack of engagement or concern. SlideHe engaged in the conversation desultorily, not really interested in the topic.
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Not RandomPlay
Despite meaning 'aimlessly', 'desultorily' doesn’t imply randomness, but a lack of focus. SlideShe browsed the shelves desultorily, picking up books and putting them back without much thought.