motivated
adjectiveHow many syllables in motivated?
There are 4 syllables in the word motivated.How to pronounce motivated:
Definition of motivated:
- motivated (adjective):
- provided with a motive or given incentive for action.
- provided with a motive having an incentive or a strong desire to do well or succeed in some pursuit
Synonyms for motivated:
actuated
aggressive
ambitious
animated
ardent
aspiring
avid
competing
competitive
determined
diligent
driving
dynamic
eager
energetic
enterprising
hungry
hustling
impassioned
impelled
industrious
intended
keen
lively
spirited
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Antonyms for motivated:
apathetic
blasé
bored
callous
calm
candid
carefree
careless
casual
cold
complacent
composed
cool
could care less
couldn't care less
cursory
depressed
derelict
detached
disimpassioned
disinterested
dispassionate
dispirited
disregardful
don't give a damn
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