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单词 motivated
释义

motivated

adjective

mo·​ti·​vat·​ed ˈmō-tə-ˌvā-təd How to pronounce motivated (audio)
: provided with a motive : having an incentive or a strong desire to do well or succeed in some pursuit
a motivated employee
Courses are being offered on college campuses for those who are highly motivated but who without such help often drop out and are lost to society and themselves. Carol Kort
In a sporting context, for example, athletes who consistently seem to play hard and rarely concede defeat are often described as highly motivated or "competitive" by the media. Robert C. Eklund

Word History

First Known Use

1903, in the meaning defined above

motivated 1 of 2

adjective

as in diligent
having a strong desire for personal advancement He was lauded by faculty as an exceptionally hardworking, curious, and motivated student. The company was looking for motivated self-starters to fill the sales position.

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • diligent
  • determined
  • energetic
  • eager
  • dynamic
  • ambitious
  • hungry
  • industrious
  • lively
  • vigorous
  • aspiring
  • driving
  • avid
  • ardent
  • competing
  • enterprising
  • spirited
  • impassioned
  • aggressive
  • hustling
  • keen
  • venturesome
  • competitive
  • raring
  • venturous
  • animated
  • opportunistic
  • gung ho
  • assertive
  • pushy
  • pushing
  • overambitious
  • pretentious
  • self-assertive
  • rival
  • high-flying
  • go-getting
  • rivalrous
  • hard-driving
  • self-seeking

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • disinterested
  • uninterested
  • indifferent
  • apathetic
  • unexcited
  • unenthusiastic
  • casual
  • easygoing
  • lazy
  • lackadaisical
  • lethargic
  • sluggish
  • listless
  • lukewarm
  • halfhearted
  • uneager
  • shiftless
  • lazyish
  • tepid
  • spiritless
  • unambitious
  • unaggressive
  • unassertive
  • ambitionless
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motivated

2 of 2

verb

past tense of motivate
as in encouraged
to rouse to action or activity The presence of treats motivated the dogs to obey their owner's commands. They drove a campaign to motivate voters to show up to the polls.

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • encouraged
  • forced
  • enticed
  • persuaded
  • inspired
  • stimulated
  • induced
  • provoked
  • spurred
  • excited
  • energized
  • motived
  • impassioned
  • incited
  • aroused
  • drove
  • moved
  • bribed
  • activated
  • instigated
  • propelled
  • stirred
  • galvanized
  • piqued
  • vitalized
  • sparked
  • impelled
  • animated
  • set off
  • lured
  • tempted
  • seduced
  • quickened
  • pumped up
  • goaded
  • allured
  • got
  • triggered
  • beguiled
  • ignited
  • baited
  • revved (up)
  • led on
  • fired (up)
  • keyed (up)
  • inflamed
  • kindled
  • annoyed
  • aggravated
  • abetted
  • fanned
  • irritated
  • fomented
  • exasperated
  • enraged
  • bothered
  • fermented
  • vexed
  • upset
  • angered
  • raised
  • enflamed
  • maddened
  • galled
  • whipped (up)
  • vext

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • subdued
  • soothed
  • calmed
  • appeased
  • placated
  • pacified
  • mollified
  • tranquilized
  • tranquillized
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