Velleity
- “word for wanting something but doing nothing”
- “velleity meaning”
- “faint desire word”
- “is velleity a real word”
01 · Side by side
Side by side
Comparison sheet
| Aspect | Velleity | Volition |
|---|---|---|
| Produces action | No | Yes |
| Locke's phrase | Lowest degree of desire | — |
| Can be deferred | Nothing to defer | Yes |
| Same faculty | Yes | Yes |
02 · Which one you meant
Which one did you mean?
In shortReaders who land here meaning Velleity rather than Volition are usually searching for phrases like “word for wanting something but doing nothing”, “velleity meaning”, “faint desire word”.
03 · Read either one