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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

    reason

    when the cause or purpose of an action should be plain

    not when A reason can explain behavior without emotionally motivating it.

  • warm

    purpose

    when a meaningful aim organizes action

    not when Purpose can exist without enough current energy to act.

  • professional

    incentive

    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

    impetus

    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

    drive

    when strong inner energy supports persistent effort

    not when Drive can become compulsive and says little about the reason behind it.

  • warm

    determination

    when firm resolve continues despite difficulty

    not when Determination can persist without enjoyment or clear purpose.

  • warm

    enthusiasm

    when eager interest makes action feel appealing

    not when Enthusiasm may fade quickly and is not required for disciplined action.

  • professional

    momentum

    when prior progress makes continued action easier

    not when Momentum depends on movement already underway and is not an internal reason.

  • professional

    willingness

    when consent and readiness to act are the accurate level

    not when Willingness may be passive and less energetic than motivation.

Said against

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  • 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.

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