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VELLEITY

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There are 2 meanings of the word Velleity.

How to pronounce velleity:

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Velleity - as a noun

A mere wish, unaccompanied by effort to obtain

Volition in its weakest form

Example Sentences

"His desire to exercise was merely a velleity; he never actually went to the gym."
"His velleity for success was overshadowed by his lack of motivation."
"Despite his velleity for change, he remained stuck in his old habits."
"Her velleity to learn a new language never turned into a concrete plan."
"His velleity to start a business faded as soon as he faced the realities of entrepreneurship."
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Word Game Points

Is VELLEITY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, velleity is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

VELLEITY has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.

Is VELLEITY a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, velleity is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
VELLEITY has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.

Is VELLEITY a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, velleity is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
VELLEITY has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.

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