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drivenhaving a strong desire to succeed or achieve something

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: having a strong desire to succeed or achieve something

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈdrɪvən/

Example Sentences

  • Tom is so driven that he studies even while eating pizza.
  • The company's success is driven by customer satisfaction.
  • She's a goal-driven athlete who trains even on holidays.

driven

ADJECTIVE

[/ˈdrɪvən/]

having a strong desire to succeed or achieve something

having a strong desire to succeed or achieve something
💡 Concept

having a strong desire to succeed or achieve something

Though chances were given and doubts forgiven, her driven spirit prevailed!
🎵 Rhyme

Though chances were given and doubts forgiven, her driven spirit prevailed!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈdrɪvən/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈdrɪvən/

🌳Etymology

Rootdrive
Suffix--en

🎵Rhyme

givenforgivenriven
given
forgiven
riven

🔗Collocations

driven person
highly driven
driven by ambition
career-driven
goal-driven
data-driven
profit-driven

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

Tom is so driven that he studies even while eating pizza.

The company's success is driven by customer satisfaction.

She's a goal-driven athlete who trains even on holidays.

😄 Fun example

My driven roommate organized our messy dorm like a military base.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

motivatedambitiousdeterminedfocuseddedicated

Antonyms

lazyunmotivatedpassive

Related

drivedriverdrivingmotivationambition

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