Synonyms for

Motivated

Verb / ˈməʊtʌˌveɪtʌd / Another word for motivated — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To be moved to do something; to have a strong desire or reason to do something.

Synonyms & similar words

incite move motivate unmotivated propel actuate prompt inspired driven encouraged ambitious energized stimulated roused activated excited eager enthusiastic determined keen ardent passionate zealous committed focused dedicated

Synonyms by register

Formal

driven ambitious determined aspiring

Informal

pumped up fired up keen up for it

Literary

ardent zealous impassioned

Antonyms

unmotivated apathetic indifferent lethargic disinterested sluggish uninspired

Common collocations

  • highly motivated
  • self-motivated
  • motivated to succeed
  • motivated by
  • financially motivated
  • internally motivated
  • externally motivated

Word family

noun motivation
verb motivate
adjective motivated
adverb motivatively

Usage note

Often used with 'to' followed by a verb (e.g., motivated to learn) or 'by' followed by a noun (e.g., motivated by success). 'Self-motivated' is a common and useful compound adjective.

Example sentences

  1. I am motivated to do well in school so I can achieve my dreams.
  2. The coach's pep talk motivated the team to win the game.
  3. She felt motivated to help others after volunteering at the shelter.
  4. His passion for art motivated him to become a painter.
  5. The promise of a reward motivated the employees to work harder.

Quotes

  • I have always been motivated more by negative comments than by positive ones. I know what I do well. Tell me what I don't do well. - Michael Jordan
  • Don't watch the clock; do what it does. Keep going. - Sam Levenson
  • Believe in yourself and all that you are. Know that there is something inside you that is greater than any obstacle. - Christian D. Larson

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