motivated
verbadjectivecommon in dialogue
Enthusiastic, especially about striving toward a goal.
verb
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Also a form of motivatesimple past and past participle of motivate
adjective
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Enthusiastic, especially about striving toward a goal.
We're looking for a highly motivated individual who will fit into our fast-paced corporate culture.
It seems reasonable to assume that academically able students are more motivated toward academic activities than those less able, and that students from higher socioeconomic levels are more motivated toward school than those from lower socioeconomic levels.
In every instance, she has expressed enormous frustration with social loafers—virtual group members whose lackluster motivation leaves the bulk of group projects to members who are more motivated to excel.
As an athlete, you'll feel more motivated when you're confident in your skill set and believe in your ability to continue to improve.
Forms
- comparative
- more motivated
- superlative
- most motivated
motivated · Enthusiastic, especially about striving toward a goal.
motivation · Willingness of action especially in behavior.motive · An incentive to act in a particular way; a reason or emotion…moto · One of a series of motocross or BMX races.