Synonyms for
Driven
Definition
having a strong urge to succeed or achieve something
Synonyms & similar words
ram
compulsive
force
drive
push
tug
motor
attract
forceback
pushback
get
impelled
take
repel
beatback
aim
ride
labor
goaded
determined
labour
repulse
motivated
ambitious
determined
goal-oriented
passionate
hardworking
persevering
tenacious
resolute
zealous
enthusiastic
energetic
industrious
committed
dedicated
focused
disciplined
self-motivated
self-disciplined
driving
Synonyms by register
Antonyms
Common collocations
- highly driven
- career driven
- money driven
- self-driven
- driven by passion
- driven to succeed
- naturally driven
- externally driven
Word family
Usage note
Often used to describe someone with a strong desire to achieve success. Can sometimes imply an obsessive or relentless quality.
Example sentences
- She was driven to succeed and worked hard every day.
- The team was driven to win the championship.
- He was a driven entrepreneur who started his own business.
- Her passion for music drove her to become a professional singer.
- The coach was driven to make his team the best in the league.
Quotes
Success is the result of perfection, hard work, learning from failure, loyalty, and persistence. - Colin Powell
The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams. - Eleanor Roosevelt
Believe you can and you're halfway there. - Theodore Roosevelt