Synonyms for velleity
- noun
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
The lowest degree of desire or volition; a total lack of effort to act.
Forms
- Plural
- velleities → desires…
Example sentences
- desire It is true that we desire to live in a small town.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| velleity | rising | |
| desire | rising |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 6 letters
- desire3
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (desire3 = 3 syllables).