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go-getter

[ ˈɡoʊˌɡɛtər ]

Noun

^{Context #1 | Noun}

energetic individual

A go-getter is a person who is very motivated, ambitious, and driven to succeed. They are not afraid to take risks and are constantly seeking new opportunities to achieve their goals.

Synonyms

ambitious person, high achiever, self-starter.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
go-getter	This word suits someone who is proactive and energetically pursues their goals, often in a professional or entrepreneurial setting. Lisa is a real go-getter; she launched her startup in just six months
ambitious person	This phrase describes someone with a strong desire for success or achievement, which can be used in both professional and personal contexts. John is an ambitious person; he always sets high goals for himself at work and in his personal life
high achiever	This term is ideal for describing someone who consistently performs at a high level and achieves significant accomplishments, often used in academic or professional settings. Sarah is a high achiever; she graduated at the top of her class and already has a high-level position at her company
self-starter	This word is well-suited for someone who is very independent and able to begin tasks and projects on their own without needing external motivation or direction. Tom is a self-starter; he started learning coding on his own and now builds websites as a freelancer

Examples of usage

He's a real go-getter, always looking for ways to improve himself and his career.
She's definitely a go-getter, never settling for anything less than the best.

Translations

Translations of the word "go-getter" in other languages:

🇵🇹 empreendedor

🇮🇳 प्रयत्नशील व्यक्ति

🇩🇪 Macher

🇮🇩 orang yang gigih

🇺🇦 ініціативна людина

🇵🇱 osoba przedsiębiorcza

🇯🇵 やる気のある人

🇫🇷 fonceur

🇪🇸 persona emprendedora

🇹🇷 girişimci

🇰🇷 적극적인 사람

🇸🇦 شخص مبادر

🇨🇿 podnikavý člověk

🇸🇰 podnikavý človek

🇨🇳 积极进取的人

🇸🇮 podjetna oseba

🇮🇸 frumkvöðull

🇰🇿 іскер адам

🇬🇪 მოწადინებული ადამიანი

🇦🇿 çalışqan şəxs

🇲🇽 persona emprendedora

Etymology

The term 'go-getter' originated in the United States in the early 20th century. It reflects the cultural emphasis on hard work, ambition, and success. The concept of a go-getter has become increasingly popular in modern society, especially in the business world, where qualities like motivation and drive are highly valued.