Motivation
n.energetic, hopefulprofessional
Meaning 1
The reason or set of reasons that prompts someone to act.
Reach for it when explaining what makes an action matter to the person
Her main motivation was making the service easier for families to use.
Choose between these
5- everyday
when the cause or purpose of an action should be plain
not when A reason can explain behavior without emotionally motivating it.
- warm
when a meaningful aim organizes action
not when Purpose can exist without enough current energy to act.
- professional
when an external reward or consequence encourages action
not when Incentive excludes many internal values and can encourage the wrong behavior.
- professional
motive
when the underlying reason, including a hidden one, is under examination
not when Motive can sound suspicious or criminal in everyday praise.
- formal
when a specific force or event starts movement
not when Impetus is the initial push and may not sustain effort.
Meaning 2
The willingness and energy to begin or continue an effort.
Reach for it when describing drive that can rise, fall, or be supported
A clear first step restored his motivation to finish the application.
Choose between these
5- everyday
when strong inner energy supports persistent effort
not when Drive can become compulsive and says little about the reason behind it.
- warm
when firm resolve continues despite difficulty
not when Determination can persist without enjoyment or clear purpose.
- warm
when eager interest makes action feel appealing
not when Enthusiasm may fade quickly and is not required for disciplined action.
- professional
when prior progress makes continued action easier
not when Momentum depends on movement already underway and is not an internal reason.
- professional
when consent and readiness to act are the accurate level
not when Willingness may be passive and less energetic than motivation.
Said against
3- apathy
- reluctance
- discouragement
It naturally appears in
4- main motivation
Her main motivation came from reducing avoidable waiting.
- strong motivation
A promised deadline was not enough to create strong motivation.
- lack motivation
People may lack motivation when effort has repeatedly brought no result.
- intrinsic motivation
Choice and visible competence supported intrinsic motivation.
Where this comes from
- merriam-webster, noun sense 1: a motivating force, stimulus, or influence opens in a new tab for meaning 1 · retrieved 2026-07-26
- merriam-webster, noun sense 2: desire or willingness to act opens in a new tab for meaning 2 · retrieved 2026-07-26
The definition and the example on this page are written here. The dictionaries above ground which meaning is being described, not the wording.