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

Hope is the word which God has written on the brow of every man.
Victor Hugo