will power
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Definition
Noun: * The ability to control one's own actions, emotions, or desires; self-control. It refers to the mental strength or determination used to do something difficult or to stop oneself from doing something one wants to do but should not.
Usage
"Will power" is used to describe the inner strength a person uses to make themselves act in a certain way, especially when it requires effort or goes against their immediate impulses. It is often discussed in contexts of personal improvement, discipline, and achieving goals.
Examples
- It takes tremendous will power to resist eating dessert when you are on a strict diet.
- She relied on her sheer will power to finish the marathon despite her exhaustion.
- Lacking will power, he gave in to the temptation and bought the expensive gadget.
Advanced Usage
- "To exercise/show/demonstrate will power": To use or display self-control.
- You need to exercise will power to save money instead of spending it.
- "A test of will power": A situation that challenges one's self-control.
- Working from home with so many distractions is a real test of will power.
- "A failure/lapse of will power": A moment when one's self-control weakens or disappears.
- After a month of healthy eating, she had a lapse of will power and ate a whole pizza.
Variants and Related Words
- Willpower (noun): A common alternative spelling, written as one word. The meaning is identical.
- "Willpower" is often considered the standard single-word form.
- Self-control (noun): The closest synonym, emphasizing restraint over one's behavior.
- Self-discipline (noun): Similar to will power, but often implies a consistent, habitual practice of control.
- Determination (noun): Firmness of purpose, which is a key component of will power.
- Resolution (noun): A firm decision to do or not to do something.
Synonyms
- Self-control
- Self-discipline
- Determination
- Fortitude
- Resolve
- Strength of character
Antonyms
- Weakness
- Indulgence
- Impulsiveness
- Self-indulgence
Related Idioms and Phrases
- "Where there's a will, there's a way": This proverb suggests that if someone has sufficient determination ("will"), they can find a method to achieve their goal. It relates to the power of determination implied by "will power."
- "Iron will": An idiom describing extremely strong determination or will power.
- It took an iron will to overcome all those obstacles.
Noun
- the trait of resolutely controlling your own behavior