velleity

• Ein schwacher Wille oder ein bloßes Verlangen, das nicht mit Anstrengung oder Handlung einhergeht; die schwächste Form des Wollens.

A noun referring to a mere wish or desire that is not accompanied by any effort to achieve it, representing the weakest form of volition.

1. A weak or unacted desireC2formal

   A mere wish or inclination that is not strong enough to lead to action.

   Schwacher Wunsch

   • He expressed a velleity for travel but never booked a ticket.
   • Her velleity to learn piano faded after the first lesson.
   • The committee's velleity for reform resulted in no actual changes.

   Synonymecapricefancyinclinationwhimwhimsywish

   Antonymeactioncommitmentdeterminationresolvezeal

2. Lowest level of willC2formal

   Volition in its weakest form; a slight or minimal exercise of the will.

   Schwacher Wille

   • The philosopher described velleity as the faintest stirring of intention.
   • His velleity to help was overshadowed by his laziness.
   • She felt a velleity to apologize but remained silent.

   Synonymefancyimpulseinclinationnotionwhimwish

   Antonymedeterminationintentionresolvewill