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

“This is a woman who was fueled by extraordinary inner strength, who also could say words that were very poignant and, at the same time, appear to be restrained,” Salles notes.

From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 4, 2024

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

“This might not be like that. Maybe this artist is trying to highlight the beauty and inner strength of the Black community,” Dad says.

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold

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