Advertisement
Advertisement
willpower
[wil-poh-er]
noun
control of one's impulses and actions; self-control.
willpower
/ ˈɪˌ貹ʊə /
noun
the ability to control oneself and determine one's actions
firmness of will
Word History and Origins
Origin of willpower1
Example Sentences
The word skinny has become a buzz word online, Eve said, with many promoting extreme weight loss under the guise of having "healthy" self control and willpower.
A once-revered universal healthcare system is crumbling at every level, sometimes barely getting by on the sheer willpower of doctors and local communities.
After embarking on a leek soup detox and discovering her “willpower,” Guiliano loses the weight, keeping it off even after her return to the States.
Kennedy has long had it out for these drugs, and repeatedly argues that the only prevention most people need is better willpower.
Over the last 12 months, the group have played more than 100 gigs in 16 countries, rising steadily up festival bills as they go, and surviving on "willpower, laughter and Red Bull".
Advertisement
Related Words
- www.thesaurus.com
- grit
- self-control
- self-discipline
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Browse