willpower
pronunciation
How to pronounce willpower in British English:
UK [ˈwɪlpaʊə(r)]
How to pronounce willpower in American English:
US [ˈwɪlpaʊər]
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- Noun:
- the trait of resolutely controlling your own behavior
Word Origin
- willpower (n.)
- also will power, 1847, from will (n.) + power (n.).
Example
- 1. The first month will take a lot of willpower .
- 2. Meditating daily will strengthen your willpower muscle .
- 3. Begin by understanding the true meaning of willpower .
- 4. Willpower is a struggle in the modern era .
- 5. You have limited reserves of willpower .