Go-getter: meaning, definitions and examples

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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

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.