inner strength

American  

[in-er strengkth, strength, strenth] / ˈɪn ər ˈstrɛŋkθ, ˈstrɛŋθ, ˈstrɛnθ /

noun

1. mental power or endurance, such as willpower, courage, self-confidence, or self-discipline.

   Her inner strength and her deep love of dancing helped her survive the ebbs and flows of a long career.

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Etymology

Origin of inner strength

First recorded in 1830–40

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Example Sentences

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inner strength

It was that inner strength that Noskova drew from on Saturday.

From BBC ● Jul. 11, 2026

“Jay has this sort of inner strength and principled view of what his duty is,” Christine Lagarde, the European Central Bank president, said in an interview.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 14, 2026

There is tremendous stigma in seeking help, Pranom said, but she wants to pay it forward with gam-rang-jai — inner strength — to encourage others to reclaim their lives.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 21, 2025

He finds this inner strength he didn’t know existed to do things that are so unbelievable to him as a character.

From Salon ● Oct. 1, 2024

But he thought that whatever happened he had something, an inner strength or resolution that Hooper lacked.

From "I'm the King of the Castle" by Susan Hill

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