Motivated

adj, verb

adj, verb ·4 syllables ·Uncommon ·College level

Definitions

Verb

1
simple past and past participle of motivate form-of, participle, past

Adjective

1
Enthusiastic, especially about striving toward a goal.
"We're looking for a highly motivated individual who will fit into our fast-paced corporate culture."

Adjective

1
provided with a motive or given incentive for action wordnet

Synonyms

actuated impelled abuzz active animate animated

Antonyms

demotivated enervated extinct lither

Example

"Get motivated to study English."

Related phrases

economically motivated adulteration motivated reasoning self-motivated

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