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veleidade — meaning in English

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English meaning

velleity noun A very weak wish, so faint that no one ever acts on it.

Senses

veleidade is used for these senses in English:

velleity The lowest degree of desire or volition; a total lack of effort to act.
velleity A slight wish not followed by any effort to obtain.

velleity — full definition

noun A very weak wish, so faint that no one ever acts on it.
noun A mild wish for something that you make no attempt to get.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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