go-getter
/'gou,getə/
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Definition
- Noun:
- An ambitious, energetic, and enterprising person who is determined to succeed: A "go-getter" is someone who actively and aggressively pursues goals, takes initiative, and is highly motivated to achieve success, often advancing quickly in their career or endeavors.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- She's a real go-getter; she started as an intern and became a manager in two years.
- The company is looking for go-getters who can bring new ideas and drive growth.
- His reputation as a go-getter earned him the most challenging projects.
Advanced Usage
- "to be a real go-getter": Emphasizes that someone is a quintessential example of this driven, ambitious type.
- In this competitive industry, you need to be a real go-getter to stand out.
- "the go-getter attitude": Refers to the characteristic mindset of determination and proactivity.
- We encourage a go-getter attitude among all our team members.
Variants and Related Words
- Go-getting (adj): Having the qualities of a go-getter; aggressively enterprising.
- His go-getting approach to sales is very effective.
Synonyms
- Achiever: A person who achieves a high level of success.
- Hustler: A person who is aggressively energetic, especially in business. (Note: can have informal or negative connotations).
- Self-starter: A person who is motivated to begin work independently without needing external direction.
- High-flier (or high-flyer): A person who is extremely successful in their career.
Antonyms
- Slacker: A person who avoids work or effort.
- Underachiever: A person who performs below their potential or expected level.
Idioms and Related Phrases
- "Full of get-up-and-go": An idiom describing someone with great energy, enthusiasm, and initiative, closely related to the spirit of a go-getter.
- The new recruit is full of get-up-and-go; she's already proposed three new strategies.
Noun
- someone whose career progresses rapidly