Unmotivating: meaning, definitions and examples
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unmotivating
[ ˌʌnˈmoʊtəˌveɪtɪŋ ]
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
Etymology
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.
See also: demotivating, motivating, motivational, motivations, unmotivated.