Synonyms of willpower

willpower

noun

ˈwil-ˌpau̇(-ə)r 

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• restraint
• self-control
• determination
• nerve
• self-discipline
• will
• temperance
• composure
• self-restraint
• self-mastery
• discipline
• confidence
• temperateness
• self-command
• self-government
• self-possession
• continence
• self-containment
• moderation
• assurance
• mastery
• abnegation
• self-denial
• control
• abstention
• self-confidence
• self-abnegation
• avoidance
• abstinence
• sobriety
• forbearance
• moderateness
• soberness
• poise
• equanimity
• coolness
• command
• discretion
• aplomb
• eschewal

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• indulgence
• gratification
• overindulgence
• weakness
• intemperance
• failing
• excessiveness
• vice
• feebleness
• self-indulgence
• fault
• shortcoming
• frailty
• demerit
• foible
• intemperateness
• indiscipline
• immoderacy
• unrestraint
• unconstraint
• unreserve
• unreservedness

Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of willpower

Political willpower aside, Indiana law does not allow for recall elections and state code shows impeachment proceedings for mayors would go before the Indiana General Assembly — not a local legislative body. —Brittany Carloni, The Indianapolis Star, 10 Sep. 2024

After the Full Moon, Venus gets friendly with Pluto and summons the willpower to face the inevitability of change. —Jennifer Culp, Them, 11 Oct. 2024

For those who dream of a life in motorsport, talent and willpower can only go so far. —Michael Teo Van Runkle, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024

Approximately 42% of U.S. adults are affected by obesity, and many believe that willpower alone is insufficient for weight loss, highlighting the need for pharmacological interventions. —Richard Howells, Forbes, 19 Sep. 2024