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

One of the key motivations behind the ballot measure effort was to curb road deaths in the city. — Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 27 July 2026

Min-ji now understands more about her father’s past and motivations, and no longer sees him as a timid man who would rather bow than fight. — Kayti Burt, Time, 27 July 2026

Isaac del Toro and Paul Seixas’ duel was a battle for third place, in the main, but also for the white jersey — a prize that both riders mentioned when discussing the motivations behind their own races. — Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 26 July 2026

The motivations for this level of engagement may vary by household and community. — Dawn Thilmany, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026

Polling has found public trust in the Supreme Court at historic lows in recent years, and a number of critics of the current court have suggested political motivations on the part of its justices. — Gene Johnson, Fortune, 24 July 2026

Attorney Taylor Meehan, representing Tennessee election officials, rejected the assertion of racially discriminatory motivations. — ABC News, 23 July 2026

In the end, Schiller has a go at parsing her own motivations. — Los Angeles Times, 20 July 2026

Moving beyond basic cost-saving motivations, modern apparel resale is heavily embedded with the thrill of treasure hunting as well as a psychological desire for uniqueness. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 20 July 2026