Synonyms of velleity

Antonyms of velleity

Collocations of velleity

mere velleity
Frequency: 70 %

His dreams of becoming a famous actor were just a mere velleity.

vague velleity
Frequency: 60 %

She had a vague velleity of traveling the world someday.

fleeting velleity
Frequency: 50 %

His interest in learning the guitar was just a fleeting velleity.

empty velleity
Frequency: 45 %

Her promises to change were seen as empty velleities by her friends.

idle velleity
Frequency: 40 %

His idle velleities about starting a business never materialized.

Idiomatic Expressions for velleity

  • Phrase: velleity of thought
    Meaning: a fleeting or passing thought that lacks any real intention or commitment
    Usage: Her velleity of thought about changing careers quickly disappeared as she realized it was just a passing fancy.