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iron will

NOUN
decision
Synonyms
STRONGEST
determination resolution
STRONG
backbone decisiveness doggedness earnestness firmness fortitude grit obstinacy obstinance perseverance persistence pluck purpose purposefulness resoluteness resolve seriousness spine stubbornness volition will
WEAK
decidedness purposiveness will power
Antonyms
STRONG
cowardice flexibility idleness indolence irresolution unimportance weakness
WEAK
deferment deferral delay indecision indefiniteness indetermination postponement procrastination wavering
NOUN
purposefulness
Synonyms
STRONG
backbone decisiveness determination doggedness earnestness firmness fortitude grit obstinacy obstinance perseverance persistence pluck purpose resoluteness resolution resolve seriousness spine stubbornness toughness volition will willpower
WEAK
decidedness purposiveness will power
Antonyms
STRONG
cowardice flexibility idleness indecision indolence irresolution question spinelessness unimportance weakness
NOUN
resoluteness
Synonyms
STRONG
backbone decisiveness determination doggedness earnestness firmness fortitude grit obstinacy obstinance perseverance persistence pluck purpose purposefulness resolution resolve seriousness spine stubbornness toughness volition will willpower
WEAK
decidedness purposiveness will power
Antonyms
STRONG
cowardice flexibility idleness indecision indolence irresolution question spinelessness unimportance weakness
NOUN
toughness
Synonyms
STRONGEST
decisiveness firmness fortitude grit perseverance persistence resolve seriousness stubbornness willpower
STRONG
backbone doggedness earnestness obstinacy obstinance pluck purpose purposefulness resoluteness resolution spine volition will
WEAK
decidedness purposiveness will power
Antonyms
STRONGEST
cowardice flexibility idleness indolence weakness

Example Sentences

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Reid’s impoverished youth in a tiny hamlet in southern Nevada gave him an iron will, steep ambition and a sizable chip on his shoulder.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 16, 2026

Suzanne has an iron will that she thinly veils with a solicitous smile.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 17, 2025

It’s fairly obvious who Hawley channeled to create Prodigy’s overlord, whereas Sandra Yi Sencindiver’s Yutani fits a concept; she’s all silk tailoring and iron will.

From Salon • Aug. 5, 2025

But showing iron will, great determination and self-discipline, Pant fought his way back from what seemed a dead-end to his career.

From BBC • Dec. 7, 2024

Luckily, Cook had lived through more than one tragedy at Daffodil Manor, and she took over the management of the household as she always did, without a complaint and with an iron will.

From "Ophie's Ghosts" by Justina Ireland