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Grammar : Noun

Spell : wil-poh-er

Phonetic Transcription : ˈwɪlˌpoʊ ər

Definition of willpower

Origin : also will power, 1874, from will (n.) + power (n.).

noun personal determination

Example sentences :

His brother Laurence—wasted—all through women—atrophy of willpower!
Extract from : « Five Tales » by John Galsworthy

I'm afraid you pride yourselves on a degree of willpower you never exercised.
Extract from : « Moral » by Ludwig Thoma

The willpower is firm, and is combined with enterprise and perseverance.
Extract from : « The Scrap Book, Volume 1, No. 6 » by Various

Every possible care should be given to the development of the willpower of these children.
Extract from : « The Scrap Book, Volume 1, No. 1 » by Various

Even as a boy, he had a purpose, and willpower enough to carry it out.
Extract from : « Modern Americans » by Chester Sanford

Willpower, in order to preserve its energy, must be sustained and fixt.
Extract from : « Poise: How to Attain It » by D. Starke

And suddenly you flashed upon me a single glance; I felt it clash against my willpower.
Extract from : « Gunman's Reckoning » by Max Brand

If the lawful possessor of the body will confidently assert himself and use his own willpower no obsession can take place.
Extract from : « Elementary Theosophy » by L. W. Rogers

And the next day he had to use all his willpower to avoid seeing the scarred thumb.
Extract from : « The Prussian Officer » by D. H. Lawrence

But to be like Keith—all willpower, marching along, treading down his own feelings and weaknesses!
Extract from : « Five Tales » by John Galsworthy

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