willpower
nounHow to pronounce willpower:
Definition of willpower:
- willpower (noun):
- strong self-disciplined determination to do something
- the trait of resolutely controlling your own behavior.
- the ability to control one's own actions, emotions, or urges
- strong determination that allows one to do something difficult
Synonyms for willpower:
composure
confidence
continence
determination
discipline
drive
firmness
firmness of purpose
firmness of purpose or will
fixity of purpose
force or strength of will
grit
nerve
nerves
possession
presence of mind
resoluteness
resolution
resolve
restraint
self-command
self-control
self-discipline
self-government
self-mastery
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Antonyms for willpower:
aimlessness
ambivalence
antipathy
apathy
averseness
aversion
being
blowing hot and cold
cowardice
cunctation
dawdling
delay
delaying
demurral
dilly-dallying
discouragement
disinclination
dithering
doubt
doubtfulness
drowsiness
dubiety
dullness
enervation
ennui
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