Meaning & use
willpower
The determination and self-control needed to achieve a goal or resist temptation.
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It took real willpower for him to skip dessert every night that month.
Her willpower helped her finish the marathon despite the pain.
A note on using this word
Willpower is often described as a limited resource that can be strengthened with practice, similar to a muscle.
Words with a similar meaning
self-controldiscipline
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