velleity Synonyms
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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.
velleity Sentence Examples
- 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.
- The student's velleity to study for the exam vanished as soon as his attention was drawn to the latest video game.
- The company's velleity to expand into new markets failed due to a lack of resources and planning.
- The scientist's velleity to discover a cure for cancer was driven by a deep compassion for the suffering.
- The athlete's velleity to break the world record was hindered by a series of injuries.
- The artist's velleity to paint a masterpiece was hampered by self-doubt and procrastination.
- The velleity of the peace negotiator to resolve the conflict was ultimately defeated by the intransigence of the parties involved.
FAQs About the word velleity
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.
