velleity (Meaning)
Wordnet
velleity (n)
a mere wish, unaccompanied by effort to obtain
volition in its weakest form
Webster
velleity (n.)
The lowest degree of desire; imperfect or incomplete volition.
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a mere wish, unaccompanied by effort to obtain, volition in its weakest formThe lowest degree of desire; imperfect or incomplete volition.
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Her velleity to quit smoking was quickly extinguished when she lit another cigarette.
The politician's velleity to run for office was met with skepticism from the public.
Despite his velleity to travel the world, he never managed to save enough money to do so.
The velleity of the young musician to become a rock star dissipated as he faced the challenges of the industry.