willpower
Use Willpower in a sentencewill power
noun
control of one's impulses and actions; self-control.
Also, will·pow·er.
Origin:
1870–75
1870–75
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| —n | |
| 1. | the ability to control oneself and determine one's actions |
| 2. | firmness of will |
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Willpower
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Example sentences
Beating an addiction to nicotine takes a lot of willpower and determination.
Because of ignorance or intemperance, lack of willpower or brainpower, people choose badly.
Many people still chalk up the destructive behavior of a drug addict to a lack of willpower or weakness of character.
Some felt the problems could be resolved through the proper exercise of willpower.
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