Motivated: meaning, definitions and examples

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motivated

[ ˈmoʊtɪˌveɪtɪd ]

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feeling

Having a strong desire or willingness to achieve something.

Synonyms

ambitious, determined, driven

Examples of usage

She was highly motivated to succeed in her career.
He is a motivated student who always puts in his best effort.

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action

To provide someone with a reason for doing something; to stimulate interest or enthusiasm in.

Synonyms

encourage, inspire, stimulate

Examples of usage

The coach motivated the team with an inspiring speech.
The promise of a promotion motivated him to work harder.

Translations

Translations of the word "motivated" in other languages:

🇵🇹 motivado

🇮🇳 प्रेरित

🇩🇪 motiviert

🇮🇩 termotivasi

🇺🇦 мотивований

🇵🇱 zmotywowany

🇯🇵 やる気がある

🇫🇷 motivé

🇪🇸 motivado

🇹🇷 motive

🇰🇷 동기 부여된

🇸🇦 متحمس

🇨🇿 motivovaný

🇸🇰 motivovaný

🇨🇳 有动力的

🇸🇮 motiviran

🇮🇸 hvattur

🇰🇿 ынталандырылған

🇬🇪 მოტივირებული

🇦🇿 motivasiya olunmuş

🇲🇽 motivado

Word origin

The word 'motivated' originated from the Latin word 'motivus', meaning 'moving' or 'impelling'. It first appeared in the English language in the mid-19th century, with the concept of being driven by motives or incentives. Over time, 'motivated' has become a commonly used term to describe individuals who are enthusiastic and determined to achieve their goals.

See also: motivate, motivation, motives.