WILLPOWER Synonyms: 62 Similar and Opposite Words

willpower

noun

ˈwil-ˌpau̇(-ə)r

Definition of willpower

as in restraint

the power to control one's actions, impulses, or emotions trying to summon the willpower to resist buying any more books before finishing the unread ones I already have

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Recent Examples of willpower The vision and willpower to build a year-round professional organization already exist within our State Committee. — Caitlin Ogden, New York Daily News, 23 Sep. 2026 Weak laws and weaker willpower A recent Gallup poll found the majority of Americans, 56% to 58%, want stricter gun laws, while measures like background checks has close to 90% support in both parties, per Pew. — Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 15 Sep. 2026 For one season, before recovery and routine returned, the players stripped away all pretense and showed their hearts and willpower. — Jerry Brewer, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026 Research shows that willpower is a finite resource that becomes depleted throughout the day. — Dr. Erika Rasure, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for willpower

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Having dressed numerous actresses throughout her career, Chiuri sees a shift in red carpet culture toward individualized creations and, more recently, greater restraint.

— Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026
In an era when high-performance vehicles often grow larger, heavier, and more complex with each successive generation, part of the Carrera T’s appeal lies in its restraint.

— Bradley Iger, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of restraint

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As if successful people have some superhuman reserve of self-control the rest of us are missing.

— Ben Meer, CNBC, 7 Oct. 2026
People who have good self-control often have higher psychological well-being, more academic and on-the-job achievements, and healthier relationships.

— Joan M. Cook, Time, 3 Oct. 2026

Definition of self-control

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