motivation

[moh-tuh-vey-shuhn] / ˌmoʊ təˈveɪ ʃən /

NOUN

ambition, inspiration

Synonyms

STRONGEST

catalyst desire encouragement impetus impulse incentive inclination interest motive reason wish

STRONG

action actuation angle disposition drive fire gimmick goose hunger impulsion incitation incitement inducement instigation kick persuasion predetermination predisposition provocation push spur stimulus suggestion

WEAK

get up and go right stuff

Antonyms

STRONGEST

block deterrent discouragement dislike hate hatred hindrance

STRONG

dullness prevention

WEAK

depression

Example Sentences

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Rather than relying on motivation alone, Jefferys says curating your environment for success can also make a big difference.

From BBC

"I felt like I had no motivation to do anything, I wasn't happy about anything," the 40-year-old said.

From BBC

Some companies are using color to redesign workplaces to try to boost returning workers’ productivity and motivation.

From The Wall Street Journal

But is his true motivation to stop the killing—or to reclaim Phuong?

From The Wall Street Journal

The clients discover they don’t really need the magic candies to solve their problems, and the purveyor learns something essential about human behavior—his secret motivation for helping.

From Salon

motivation

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