Motivated
/ˈməʊtɪveɪtɪd/
Definitions
Feeling or showing enthusiasm for doing something; inspired.
/ˈməʊtɪveɪtɪd/
Feeling or showing enthusiasm or interest in doing something.
He was highly motivated to succeed in the competition.
💡 Simply: It means you're excited and ready to get something done! Like, you feel super pumped up to play a game or work on a project.
👶 For kids: When you're motivated, it's like you really, really want to do something! You're excited and ready to try.
More Examples
The team felt motivated after their win.
The motivated students studied diligently for their exams.
How It's Used
"A motivated employee is more likely to meet their targets."
"Motivated students often achieve higher grades."
"She felt motivated to start her own business."
Synonyms & Antonyms
Antonyms
Idioms & expressions
high motivation
A strong desire to do something.
"The project required individuals with high motivation to see it through."
From the Latin word "motus," meaning "moved." It developed through French into English, initially implying being set in motion and later evolving to its current meaning related to inner drive and encouragement.
The word 'motivated' and its related forms started appearing more frequently in the late 19th and early 20th centuries with the rise of psychology and industrial management, where factors influencing productivity and human behavior were increasingly studied.
Memory tip
Think of a motor – a motor is powered by motivation. Being motivated gives you the energy to move forward.
Word Origin
"to move, to set in motion"