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motivatedhaving enthusiasm and eagerness to achieve something; driven by purpose or desire

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: having enthusiasm and eagerness to achieve something; driven by purpose or desire

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈmoʊtɪveɪtɪd/

Korean meaning: 동기가 부여된, 의욕적인

Korean pronunciation: **모**티베이티드

Example Sentences

  • My cat is only motivated by food - she won't even chase a laser pointer unless there's tuna involved.
  • The motivated employees finished the project ahead of schedule.
  • I'm motivated to exercise, but my couch is more motivated to keep me sitting.

motivated

ADJECTIVE

//ˈmoʊtɪveɪtɪd//

having enthusiasm and eagerness to achieve something; driven by purpose or desire

motivated concept
💡 Concept

A motivated student studies intensely with visible progress charts showing improvement

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motivated rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

Stay motivated, educated, and dedicated!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈmoʊtɪveɪtɪd/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈməʊtɪveɪtɪd/

🌳Etymology

Rootmotiv
Suffix--ated

Origin

라틴어 'movere(움직이다)'에서 파생된 'motive(동기)'에 '-ate(~하게 하다)' 동사 어미와 '-ed(과거분사)' 어미가 결합되어 형성된 단어입니다. 본래 '움직이게 하다'는 의미에서 '동기가 부여되어 행동하게 된' 상태를 나타내게 되었습니다.

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🎵Rhyme

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My cat is only motivated by food - she won't even chase a laser pointer unless there's tuna involved.

The motivated employees finished the project ahead of schedule.

😄 Fun example

I'm motivated to exercise, but my couch is more motivated to keep me sitting.

She was motivated by her desire to help others in need.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

enthusiasticdrivendeterminedeagerinspired

Antonyms

unmotivatedapatheticindifferent

Related

motivationmotivatemotiveincentivedrive