inner strength

noun
/ˈɪnɚ st̠͡ɹ̠ɛŋ(k)θ/US/ˈɪnɚ st̠͡ɹ̠eɪŋkθ//ˈɪnə stɹɛŋ(k)θ/UK

Definitions

  1. Integrity of character

    Integrity of character; resoluteness of will; mental resistance to doubt or discouragement.

    • In any trouble, such as was this about the necklace, there would come over his face a look of weakness which betrayed the want of real inner strength.
    • To do as your aunt and uncle in their kindness wish, would, I am sore afraid, end in depriving you of the inner strength and happiness which God only gives to those who do their duty and try courageously to repair their errors.
    • First, it says the candidate has the inner strength or the wisdom or whatever it takes to address the unpredictable challenges he or she will face if elected.

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sense glosses and etymology drawn from English Wiktionary · source · CC-BY-SA