strong will
Refusal to quit
Strong will is determination that resists pressure or opposition.
Someone with a strong will persists toward goals despite obstacles, temptation, or others' attempts to dissuade them: Her strong will got her through chemotherapy.
The trait can shade into stubbornness—a strong-willed child may simply refuse to comply.
The phrase often appears as the adjective strong-willed.
- determinationFirmness of purpose
- resolveFirmness of purpose
- tenacityPersistent grip or resolve
- gritDetermination or abrasive particles
- perseveranceSustained resolve despite obstacles
never give up · stubborn · iron · backbone · unwavering · relentless · drive · ambition · fierce · unbreakable · defiant · stand your ground · resilient · willpower · steadfast · unyielding · courage · discipline
- fortitudefortitude, mental fortitude, grit, resolve, tenacity
- motivationmotivation, drive, motivate, inspire, encouragement
- stubbornnessstubbornness, obstinacy, pigheadedness, bullheadedness, mulishness
- tenacitydetermined, persistence, persistent, perseverance, determination
- independencefreedom, liberty, Independence Day, autonomy, sovereignty
- toddler behaviortantrums, whining, pouting, saying no, defiance
strong willweakness of will
Failing to follow conviction
irresolution · indecision · wishy-washiness · spinelessness · wavering
strong willsuggestibility
Readiness to accept influence
pliability · pushover · weak-mindedness · malleability · compliant
strong willweakness
Deficiency in force
self-indulgence · impulsiveness · incontinence · feebleness · fragility
strong, will, stronger, strongest, strongly, strength, strengthen, strengthened, strengthening