Velleities [noun]
Definition of Velleities:
tendency, bent
Synonyms of Velleities:
● Desire
● Capability
● Penchant
● Aptitude
● Predisposition
● Leaning
● Disposition
● Propensity
● Bias
● Prejudice
● Preference
● Impulse
● Temperament
● Predilection
● Appetite
● Affection
● Proclivity
● Whim
● Trend
● Mind
● Fancy
● Attraction
● Liking
● Capacity
● Turn
● Taste
● Attachment
● Persuasion
● Type
● Movement
● Urge
● Stomach
● Weakness
● Drift
● Slant
● Partiality
● Fondness
● Susceptibility
● Wish
● Proneness
● Aptness
● Will
● Thing
● Idiosyncrasy
● Pleasure
● Groove
● Cup of tea
● Soft spot
● Druthers
Opposite/Antonyms of Velleities:
● Inability
● Disbelief
● Fairness
● Antipathy
● Disinclination
● Indifference
● Repulsion
● Hatred
● Hate
● Distaste
● Dislike
● Disgust
● Aversion
Sentence/Example of Velleities:
How would it be possible to resist the will of God, supposing of course that it was his real will, not a mere velleity?
But the desire by way of simple velleity may not be put into a proper prayer, when there is no hope.