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

Kazan sought to center Cathy’s perspective and understand more of the motivations behind the complicated antihero. — Hilary Lewis, HollywoodReporter, 3 Oct. 2026

An attorney for Ross said in a statement that Ross is being wrongfully accused by an ex-girlfriend whose true motivations are unclear. — Rafael Olmeda, Sun Sentinel, 1 Oct. 2026

Consequently, assessing its capabilities requires assessing the actions and motivations of its human developers and users. — Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2026

As Hitchcock observes, Roosevelt’s personal motivations and deepest convictions are notoriously difficult to parse. — Beverly Gage, New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2026

But the association remains skeptical of the motivations behind the recent scrutiny. — Michelle Marchante september 28, Miami Herald, 28 Sep. 2026

Connection is the ability to foster trust, navigate office politics, understand unspoken motivations and inspire people to go beyond their job descriptions. — Cuong Nguyen Cao, Forbes.com, 28 Sep. 2026

Joe has always been ruthless, but never quite as tunnel-visioned in her motivations. — Andy Andersen, Vulture, 20 Sep. 2026

In both films, acting is the central source of the characters’ motivations. — Clayton Davis, Variety, 17 Sep. 2026