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inner strength

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[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.

Etymology

Origin of inner strength

First recorded in 1830–40

Example Sentences

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Inner strength is cultivated by saying, ‘Yes, I’m affected and I’m going to figure out how to manage this and I’m going to keep going,’ and that’s what athletes do.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 7, 2021

Inner strength isn’t cultivated by pretending you’re not affected.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 7, 2021

Inner strength is the prevailing theme of the eight songs I heard, which often evoke Lana Del Rey’s moody epics.

From The Guardian • Jan. 14, 2019

Inner strength After breakfast, he would walk to Central Hall and listen to the evidence, which was often upsetting.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2010

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