Synonyms of motivations

motivations

noun

plural of motivation

as in incentives

something that arouses action or activity

fear of failing should be plenty of motivation to study for the test

Synonyms & Similar Words

• incentives
• impetuses
• encouragements
• reasons
• stimuli
• impulses
• catalysts
• yeasts
• stimulants
• provocations
• fuels
• momenta
• motives
• spurs
• shots in the arm
• inducements
• goads
• incitements
• boosts
• considerations
• instigations
• causes
• incitations
• invitations
• antecedents
• grounds
• sparks
• occasions
• catalyzers

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• disincentives
• counterincentives

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of motivations

But Pessiglione suspects that psychological factors, such as motivations and beliefs, also play a key role. — Cody Cottier, Scientific American, 4 Nov. 2026

The outlet also recently indicated that there might be financial motivations behind Harry’s desire to reconcile with his family. — Stylecaster Editors, StyleCaster, 4 Nov. 2026

The pull typically breaks down into several overlapping motivations. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Nov. 2026

Last year’s team, however, had a different set of motivations. — Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 27 Oct. 2026

But even in this unmistakably human moment, her motivations are a mystery. — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 22 Oct. 2026

Instead, he’s often relegated to the role of good-faith interlocutor, trying his best to get to the truth of who Holmes and Evans are, the nature of their relationship, and their motivations for participating in this project. — Hershal Pandya, Vulture, 21 Oct. 2026

Cost and quality of care are often cited as the top motivations for medical tourists. — Jessica Poitevien, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Oct. 2026

Braun criticized the state agency’s handling of the investigation and questioned officials’ motivations. — Myla S. Roundy, Washington Post, 21 Oct. 2026