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Willpower

/ˈwɪlˌpaʊɚ/

The unwavering strength of will to carry out one's wishes.

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📖 Definitions of "Willpower"

noun

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The unwavering strength of will to carry out one's wishes.

🔄 Synonyms of "Willpower"

3 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
self-controlnoun	The ability to control one's desires and impulses.
self-willnoun	The quality of being willful and ignoring opposition.
self-commandnoun	The conscious control of one's own behaviour.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Willpower"

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Word	Definition
self-controlnoun	The ability to control one's desires and impulses.
self-commandnoun	The conscious control of one's own behaviour.
self-willnoun	The quality of being willful and ignoring opposition.
fortitudenoun	Mental or emotional strength that enables courage in the face of adversity.
perseverancenoun	Continuing in a course of action without regard to discouragement, opposition or previous failure.
determinationnoun	The act of determining, or the state of being determined.
wishnoun	A desire, hope, or longing for something or for something to happen.
willingnessnoun	The state of being willing
desirenoun	(uncountable) The feeling of desiring; an eager longing for something.
volitionnoun	The mental power or ability of choosing; the will.
resolvenoun	(uncountable) Determination; will power.
willnoun	One's independent faculty of choice; the ability to be able to exercise one's choice or intention.
intentionnoun	A course of action that a person intends to follow.
readinessnoun	The state or degree of being ready; preparedness.
unwillingnessnoun	The property of being unwilling.
commitmentnoun	Promise or agreement to do something in the future, especially:
strength of willnoun	The ability to stick to one's prior commitments, strivings, etc.; determination, willpower.
self-disciplinenoun	Control of oneself.
inner strengthnoun	(idiomatic) Integrity of character; resoluteness of will; mental resistance to doubt or discouragement.
couragenoun	The ability to overcome one's fear, do or live things which one finds frightening.