Motivated - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |ˈməʊtɪveɪtɪd|  American pronunciation of the word motivated
Brit.  |ˈməʊtɪveɪtɪd|  British pronunciation of the word motivated
- this word is a past tense form of the verbto motivate
- this word is a past participle form of the verbto motivate

adjective

- provided with a motive or given incentive for action
a highly motivated child can learn almost anything
a group of politically motivated men

Extra examples

No one knows what motivated him to act in such a violent way.

The students are all highly motivated.

The key to a successful modern economy is a well-educated and motivated workforce.

Their actions were motivated in large measure by a desire for revenge.

These crimes are motivated by prejudice and hate.

He was a ruthless businessman, motivated by naked ambition and greed.

He is motivated by greed, pure and simple.

The reforms are motivated by a genuine concern for the disabled.

Was he motivated solely by a desire for power?

We may never know what motivated him to kill his wife.

The perpetrators of racially motivated violence must be punished.

Police officers believe the attack was racially motivated.

People are motivated by leaders who actually walk the walk.

The company's donation was surely motivated by self-interest.

Police believe the attack was racially motivated.

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