Desultory
Desultory adjective - Lacking a definite plan, purpose, or pattern.
Usage example: a desultory search for something of interest on TV
Regular
Regular adjective - Appearing or occurring repeatedly from time to time.
Both words in one sentence
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One desultory conversation and several awkward silences later, Fred and Shaggy agree that from now on, they'll stick to the regular version.
Source: Let's Split Up, Gang
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