velleity

[US]/vəˈliː.ɪ.ti/
[UK]/vəˈliː.ɪ.ti/

Translation

n.a slight wish or inclination; an incomplete desire; a weak wish
Word Forms

Phrases & Collocations

pure velleity

velleity of action

velleity to change

social velleity

velleity in thought

velleity without action

velleity of desire

personal velleity

velleity of intention

collective velleity

Example Sentences

his velleity for travel often leads to spontaneous trips.

she expressed a velleity to learn the guitar but never started.

despite his velleity for writing, he never finished a story.

their velleity for fitness was overshadowed by their busy schedules.

she had a velleity to start a business but lacked the motivation.

his velleity for cooking was evident, but he rarely tried new recipes.

they talked about their velleity to volunteer but never took action.

her velleity for painting was evident in her collection of art supplies.

he often mentioned his velleity to learn a new language.

there was a velleity among the team to innovate, but no concrete plans.

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