willpower

noun
UK: /ˈwɪl.paʊər/
US: /ˈwɪl.paʊər/

  1. The ability to control your own actions and feelings.

    1. It takes willpower to lose weight so quickly.
    2. She showed great willpower by not reacting to his insulting words.

  2. Determination to do something despite difficulty; strength of mind.

    1. He lacks the willpower to quit his bad habits now.
    2. It requires considerable willpower to persevere through such challenges.

Synonyms

resolve discipline self-control fortitude determination

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "willpower" in English means: The ability to control your own actions and feelings., Determination to do something despite difficulty; strength of mind..

The phonetic transcription of "willpower" is /ˈwɪl.paʊər/ in British English and /ˈwɪl.paʊər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "willpower": resolve, discipline, self-control, fortitude, determination.

Example usage of "willpower": "It takes willpower to lose weight so quickly.". More examples on the page.