Associations to the word «Velleity»

Noun

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Wiktionary

VELLEITY, noun. The lowest degree of desire or volition, with no effort to act.
VELLEITY, noun. A slight wish not followed by any effort to obtain.

Dictionary definition

VELLEITY, noun. A mere wish, unaccompanied by effort to obtain.
VELLEITY, noun. Volition in its weakest form.

Wise words

Be generous with kindly words, especially about those who are absent.
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe