noun

willpower

WIHL-pow-uh

Willpower (noun) means the mental strength to control your own actions and stick to a decision, especially resisting temptation. Example: “It takes real willpower to skip dessert every night.”

noun

The mental strength to control your own actions and stick to a decision, especially resisting temptation.

"It takes real willpower to skip dessert every night."

"She finished the marathon on pure willpower alone."

How to use willpower

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishSelf-discipline — the inner strength to make yourself do (or not do) something.

Common pairings

sheer willpower test your willpower lack the willpower

Word forms

willpowers plural

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Etymology

A straightforward combination of will and power, coined to describe the strength of one's will.

Synonyms

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self-control self-discipline determination resolve self-restraint fortitude

Related words

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Rhymes for willpower

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Frequently asked questions

What does “willpower” mean?

The word “willpower” means the mental strength to control your own actions and stick to a decision, especially resisting temptation. In plain terms, self-discipline — the inner strength to make yourself do (or not do) something.

How do you pronounce “willpower”?

“Willpower” is pronounced WIHL-pow-uh (/ˈwɪlˌpaʊɚ/ in IPA).

How do you use “willpower” in a sentence?

Here is “willpower” used in a sentence: “It takes real willpower to skip dessert every night.”

What part of speech is “willpower”?

“Willpower” is a noun.

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