motivated
Motivated (adj) means feeling driven or enthusiastic about achieving something. Example: “Feeling motivated after the team talk, he finished the project early.”
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Feeling driven or enthusiastic about achieving something.
"Feeling motivated after the team talk, he finished the project early."
"She's highly motivated and always the first to volunteer."
"Feeling unmotivated on a Monday morning is completely normal."
How to use motivated
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishHaving a strong drive or enthusiasm to work toward a goal.
Common pairings
highly motivated
self-motivated
stay motivated
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more motivated
- Superlative
- most motivated
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unmotivated
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What does “motivated” mean?
The word “motivated” means feeling driven or enthusiastic about achieving something. In plain terms, having a strong drive or enthusiasm to work toward a goal.
How do you use “motivated” in a sentence?
Here is “motivated” used in a sentence: “She's highly motivated and always the first to volunteer.”
What part of speech is “motivated”?
“Motivated” is an adjective.
Is “motivated” a common word?
“Motivated” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.
What is the difference between "motivated" and "driven"?
Both describe someone eager to achieve a goal. "Driven" suggests a stronger, almost relentless inner push, while "motivated" can come from either inner enthusiasm or an outside reason or reward.
What is the difference between "motivated" and "inspired"?
"Inspired" describes a sudden burst of creative or emotional energy, often from an external source. "Motivated" describes a steadier state of being driven to act toward a goal.
How is "self-motivated" different from "motivated"?
"Motivated" simply means feeling driven to act, and the drive can come from others or from rewards. "Self-motivated" specifies that the drive comes from within, without needing pressure or encouragement from anyone else.
What words commonly go with "motivated"?
"Motivated" often appears in phrases like "highly motivated," "self-motivated," "motivated to succeed," and "stay motivated." These describe the strength and source of someone's drive.
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