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willpower
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willpower
(noun)
willpower
/
ˈ
wɪlˌpawɚ/
noun
willpower
/
ˈ
wɪlˌpawɚ/
noun
Britannica Dictionary definition of WILLPOWER
[
noncount
]
:
the ability to control yourself
:
strong determination that allows you to do something difficult (such as to lose weight or quit smoking)
The dessert buffet tested my
willpower
.
He conquered his drinking problem through sheer
willpower
.
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