Willpower: meaning, definitions and examples

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willpower

 

[ หˆwษชlหŒpaสŠษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

mental strength

Willpower is the ability to control and direct your own thoughts and actions, especially in difficult situations.

Synonyms

determination, resolve, self-control

Examples of usage

  • Her willpower helped her overcome the challenges she faced.
  • With great willpower, he was able to resist the temptation to give up.
  • Developing willpower is important for achieving long-term goals.

Translations

Translations of the word "willpower" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น forรงa de vontade

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค‡เคšเฅเค›เคพเคถเค•เฅเคคเคฟ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Willenskraft

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kemauan keras

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะธะปะฐ ะฒะพะปั–

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ siล‚a woli

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ„ๅฟ—ๅŠ› (ใ„ใ—ใ‚Šใ‚‡ใ)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท force de volontรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ fuerza de voluntad

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท irade gรผcรผ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์˜์ง€๋ ฅ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‚ูˆุฉ ุงู„ุฅุฑุงุฏุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sรญla vลฏle

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ sila vรดle

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ„ๅฟ—ๅŠ› (yรฌzhรฌ lรฌ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ moฤ volje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ viljastyrkur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถั–ะณะตั€ ะบาฏัˆั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒœแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜แƒกแƒ แƒซแƒแƒšแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ iradษ™ gรผcรผ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ fuerza de voluntad

Etymology

The concept of willpower dates back to ancient philosophy, where it was considered a virtue that could be developed through practice and discipline. In modern psychology, willpower is seen as a key factor in achieving success and reaching goals. Research has shown that willpower can be strengthened through various techniques, such as setting specific goals, managing stress, and practicing self-control.

See also: unwillingness, wilful, will, willful, willing, willingly, willow.