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motivated

/mˈoʊtʌvˌeɪtʌd/adjective4 syllables

Motivated means: provided with a motive or given incentive for action.

Synonyms for motivated4

adjective, as in provided with a motive or given incentive for action

actuated, driven, impelled, intended

Opposites of motivated

unmotivated

What does motivated mean?1

adjective

1

provided with a motive or given incentive for action“a highly motivated child can learn almost anything”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

Motivated in a sentence

  • I was motivated by different factors, not him.Nuel
  • He is a serious, hardworking, motivated, grown-up and open-minded person.U2FS
  • Even if your goals seem out of reach, stay motivated!Adelpa
  • If you want to learn a language, you need a reason to stay motivated.mailohilohi
  • In order to achieve your goals, you need something to keep you motivated.mailohilohi
  • You were motivated to do that, weren't you?CK
  • They said that they're motivated to do that.CH
  • I'd like to teach in a school with highly-motivated students.CK

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