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Passing from one topic to another
“… a long, maundering conversation about what was wrong with the world and how he could fix it.”
Lacking a plan, purpose, or enthusiasm
Not clearly or logically connected
Long-windedness, an excess of words
A departure from the subject, course, or idea at hand
A long, rambling story or statement
Present participle for move or act in a dreamy or idle manner
“He maunders alone on the rocky beach.”
Present participle for talk in a rambling manner
“A good editor would have ensured that these characters did not have as much time to maunder on endlessly and indulge in the most banal conversation.”
Present participle for mumble
Present participle for to express dissatisfaction, pain, or resentment usually tiresomely
“… a couple of mates maundering over their beer in a dark corner of the pub.”
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