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inner strength

[in-er strengkth, strength, strenth] / ˈɪn ər ˈstrɛŋkθ, ˈstrɛŋθ, ˈstrɛnθ /
NOUN
self-confidence
Synonyms
STRONGEST
self-assurance
STRONG
aplomb
WEAK
positive self-image
Antonyms
WEAK
diffidence unsureness

Example Sentences

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It was a hard emotional transition, but the experience gave me discipline and inner strength.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 23, 2025

"But by the time we get to I Quit, I'm like, 'Screw this, I'm done'. And with that comes an inner strength that I'm very proud to have."

From BBC • Dec. 13, 2025

There is tremendous stigma in seeking help, Pranom said, but she wants to pay it forward with gam-rang-jai — inner strength — to encourage others to reclaim their lives.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 21, 2025

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

I am in awe of the veterans’ persistence and inner strength as they slowly found meaningful work and fulfilling relationships with spouses and children, other veterans, and friends.

From "Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam" by Elizabeth Partridge