Unmotivated: meaning, definitions and examples
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unmotivated
[ ˌʌnˈmoʊtɪˌveɪtɪd ]
feeling or showing a lack of motivation
Not feeling any desire or enthusiasm to do something; lacking the drive or inspiration to take action.
Synonyms
apathetic, indifferent, lethargic, listless
Examples of usage
- She was feeling unmotivated to finish her homework.
- He seemed unmotivated at work, often arriving late and completing tasks half-heartedly.
Translations
Translations of the word "unmotivated" in other languages:
🇵🇹 desmotivado
🇮🇳 उत्साहहीन
🇩🇪 unmotiviert
🇮🇩 tidak termotivasi
🇺🇦 немотивований
🇵🇱 niezmotywowany
🇯🇵 やる気のない
🇫🇷 démotivé
🇪🇸 desmotivado
🇹🇷 motivesiz
🇰🇷 의욕 없는
🇸🇦 غير محفز
🇨🇿 nemotivovaný
🇸🇰 nemotivovaný
🇨🇳 没有动力的
🇸🇮 nemotiviran
🇮🇸 óhvatinn
🇰🇿 ынталанбаған
🇬🇪 მოტივაციის არმქონე
🇦🇿 motivasiya olunmamış
🇲🇽 desmotivado
Word origin
The word 'unmotivated' is a combination of the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and 'motivated,' which comes from the Latin word 'motivare' meaning 'to move.' The concept of motivation has been studied in psychology and sociology, focusing on what drives behavior and actions. Feeling unmotivated can be a common experience for people, often influenced by factors such as lack of interest, fatigue, or external pressures.
See also: demotivating, motivating, motivational, motivations, unmotivating.