driven
/draiv/
Definition
Adjective 1. Strongly motivated to succeed; having a powerful inner compulsion to achieve goals. This describes a person who is very ambitious and works extremely hard. 2. Compelled or forced to act by an external force or strong internal pressure. This describes a state of being pushed, often against one's will or natural inclination. 3. (Of snow or sand) Piled into banks or ridges by the wind. This is a specific physical description.
Usage Examples
- Adjective (Strongly Motivated):
- She is a driven individual who started her own company at 25.
- His driven personality helped him become a top athlete.
- Adjective (Compelled to Act):
- He felt driven to confess the truth.
- Refugees are often driven from their homes by war.
- Adjective (Piled by Wind):
- The snow was driven against the side of the house, forming a deep drift.
Advanced Usage
- "Driven by": This phrase is commonly used to indicate the primary motivation or force behind an action or state.
- Her success is driven by a desire to prove herself. (Motivation)
- The decision was driven by financial necessity, not choice. (External force)
- The market is driven by consumer demand. (Guiding force)
Variants and Related Words
- Drive (verb/noun): The root word. As a verb, it means to operate a vehicle, to propel, or to provide the power for something. As a noun, it can mean a trip in a vehicle, a determined effort, or an innate need.
- He will drive us to the airport.
- She has a strong drive to succeed.
- Driver (noun): A person who drives a vehicle or a factor that causes something to happen.
- The taxi driver was very friendly.
- Technology is a key driver of economic growth.
Synonyms
- Ambitious: Having a strong desire for success or achievement.
- Compelled: Forced to do something.
- Determined: Having made a firm decision and being resolved not to change it.
- Motivated: Provided with a reason to act in a certain way.
Related Phrasal Verbs (from the root verb "drive")
- Drive at: To intend to mean or suggest.
- I don't understand what you're driving at.
- Drive away: To cause someone or something to leave.
- The loud noise drove away the birds.
- Drive up: To force something (like a price or cost) to increase.
- High demand drove up the price of the product.
Related Idioms
- Drive a hard bargain: To negotiate in a very determined way to get a favorable deal.
- Be careful when negotiating with her; she drives a hard bargain.
- Drive someone up the wall: To annoy or irritate someone intensely.
- The constant noise is driving me up the wall.
Adjective
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strongly motivated to succeed
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urged or forced to action through moral pressure
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felt impelled to take a stand against the issue
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compelled forcibly by an outside agency
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mobs goaded by blind hatred
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