VELLEITY

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Tom had a velleity to start exercising regularly, but he never quite managed to overcome his inertia and actually join a gym.

(noun) A wish, inclination, or slight desire for something, but one that is not strong enough to lead to action. It’s often used to describe a fleeting or half-hearted desire.

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