willpower
noun/ˈwɪlˌpaʊər/
Frequency rank: #12,470 most common English word
Meaning
The ability to control one's own actions, emotions, or urges through self-discipline.
Example sentence
She used every bit of willpower she had to resist eating the last piece of cake.
Synonyms & related words
- self-control
- discipline
- determination
- resolve
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