WILLPOWER Synonyms: 62 Similar and Opposite Words

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

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Recent Examples of willpower But the Jason Sudeikis-starring sappy comedy is coming back, thanks to the pure willpower of a streaming service in desperate need of an all-around hit. —

Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 1 June 2026 The goal is removing the option to switch, not relying on willpower to resist it. —

Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 27 May 2026 Mental health experts say the issue isn’t laziness or a lack of willpower. —

Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 27 May 2026 Modern nutrition tends to focus on macros, calories and willpower. —

Dr. Steven Gundry, CNBC, 19 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for willpower

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Noun

In the case of these earrings, restraint was paramount.

— Jill Newman, Robb Report, 18 June 2026
For disabled students already navigating discrimination, bullying, and in some cases dangerous seclusion and restraint practices with fewer advocacy resources than ever, the question of who will investigate and enforce their rights just got a lot murkier.

— Keely Cat-Wells, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026