Unmotivating: meaning, definitions and examples

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unmotivating

[ ˌʌnˈmoʊtəˌveɪtɪŋ ]

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feeling

Not providing inspiration or encouragement; lacking motivation or enthusiasm.

Synonyms

demotivating, discouraging, uninspiring

Examples of usage

His speech was so unmotivating that most of the audience fell asleep.
She found the repetitive tasks at work to be unmotivating.
The unmotivating environment made it difficult for the team to stay focused.
It's hard to be productive in an unmotivating workspace.
Her unmotivating attitude affected the morale of the entire group.

Translations

Translations of the word "unmotivating" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desmotivador

🇮🇳 प्रेरणा रहित

🇩🇪 demotivierend

🇮🇩 tidak memotivasi

🇺🇦 демотивуючий

🇵🇱 zniechęcający

🇯🇵 やる気を失わせる

🇫🇷 démotivant

🇪🇸 desmotivador

🇹🇷 motive edici olmayan

🇰🇷 동기 부여가 되지 않는

🇸🇦 غير محفز

🇨🇿 demotivující

🇸🇰 demotivujúci

🇨🇳 令人沮丧的

🇸🇮 nemotivacijski

🇮🇸 óhvetjandi

🇰🇿 ынталандырушы емес

🇬🇪 დემოტივაცია

🇦🇿 motivasiya verməyən

🇲🇽 desmotivador

Word origin

The word 'unmotivating' is a combination of the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the verb 'motivating'. It originated in the late 20th century as a descriptor for situations, tasks, or environments that do not inspire or encourage individuals. In a world where motivation is key to success, the concept of being unmotivating has become increasingly relevant in discussions about productivity and well-being.