Definition
Integrity of character; resoluteness of will; mental resistance to doubt or discouragement.
In Context
- "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."
Also Said As
- determination
- fortitude
- resolve
See Also
- set of one's jaw