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.