motivated

adjective

mo·​ti·​vat·​ed ˈmō-tə-ˌvā-təd 

: provided with a motive : having an incentive or a strong desire to do well or succeed in some pursuit

a motivated employee

Courses are being offered on college campuses for those who are highly motivated but who without such help often drop out and are lost to society and themselves.

—Carol Kort

In a sporting context, for example, athletes who consistently seem to play hard and rarely concede defeat are often described as highly motivated or "competitive" by the media.

—Robert C. Eklund

Examples of motivated in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Marijuana doesn’t seem to make users less motivated, less productive or prone to lingering cognitive dullness. —Mark Travers, Forbes, 7 Sep. 2024

The claims were contested by the film’s Georgian producers and its sales agent, MPM International, while the Italian media, which first reported the suspension, suggested the move to prevent the film screening was politically motivated. —Max Goldbart, Deadline, 6 Sep. 2024

Driving the news: Front Pack launched this week as an app to bring runners, swimmers, cyclists and triathletes together to keep each other motivated and meet locally. —Nicole Cobler, Axios, 5 Sep. 2024

In addition to feeling motivated to pursue your ambitions and showcase your talents, this transit inspires you to take decisive action in your professional life. —Valerie Mesa, Peoplemag, 4 Sep. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1903, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing motivated

• self-motivated