willpower (ˈwɪlˌpaʊə
)
Definitions
noun
- the ability to control oneself and determine one's actions
- firmness of will
Synonyms
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self-control,
drive,
resolution,
resolve,
determination,
grit,
self-discipline,
single-mindedness,
fixity of purpose firmness of purpose or will force or strength of will
Translations
- British English:
willpower
Willpower is a very strong determination to do something.I couldn't go on a diet. I don't have the willpower.ˈwɪlˌpaʊə NOUN I couldn't go on a diet. I don't have the willpower.
- Spanish:
fuerza de voluntad
nf
- French: force de volonté nf
- German:
Willenskraft
nf
- Chinese: 毅力 n
- Arabic: قُوَّةُ الإرَادَة n
- Portuguese: força de vontade nf
- Russian: сила воли nf
- Croatian: snaga volje nf
- Czech: síla vůle nf
- Danish: viljestyrke nutr
- Dutch: wilskracht n
- Finnish: tahdonvoima n
- Greek: δύναμη θέλησης nf
- Italian: forza di volontà nf
- Japanese: 意志の力 n
- Korean: 의지력 n
- Norwegian: viljestyrke nm
- Polish: siła woli nf
- Brazilian Portuguese: força de vontade nf
- European Spanish:
fuerza de voluntad
nf
- Swedish: viljestyrka nutr
- Thai: ความตั้งใจและความมีวินัยที่นำตัวเองไปสู่ความสำเร็จ n
- Turkish: irade n
- Vietnamese: sức mạnh ý chí n
Usage examples
{ CHAPTER 14 } It took a real effort of willpower to get out of bed next morning.
, A Nasty Dose of Death (1994)The effects of a drug will always vary between individuals - depending on their character, lifestyle and willpower.
Spiked (2004)Stay strong and resist the urge to rescue an item from your box - strong willpower and determination may be needed.
Edmonton Sun (2003)And the truth is I don't really want the willpower to succeed.
Belfast Telegraph (2005)Most important of all, you will discover that aiming for better eating habits need not involve great willpower , deprivation.
, Healthy By Nature (1994)