Definition

Noun: 1. An electric starting motor that automatically starts an internal-combustion engine: A mechanical device, typically in a vehicle, that initiates the engine's operation without manual cranking. 2. An energetic person with unusual initiative: A person who is highly motivated, able to begin work or projects independently without needing external direction or supervision.

Usage and Examples

• Noun (Mechanical Device):
  • The car wouldn't start because the self-starter was broken.
  • Modern vehicles are equipped with a reliable self-starter.
• Noun (Person):
  • We need a self-starter for this remote position who can manage their own schedule.
  • She is a real self-starter; she identified the problem and proposed a solution without being asked.

Advanced Usage

• The term is often used in professional and business contexts to describe a desirable employee trait.
• It implies not just initiative, but also perseverance and the ability to see tasks through to completion.

Variants and Related Words

• Self-starting (adjective): Describing the quality of a self-starter.
  • He has a self-starting attitude that is valuable to the team.

Synonyms

• Go-getter: An aggressively enterprising person.
• Initiator: A person who starts something.
• Motivator: A person who promotes interest or enthusiasm.

Antonyms

• Procrastinator: A person who delays or postpones action.
• Slacker: A person who avoids work or effort.

Noun

1. an electric starting motor that automatically starts an internal-combustion engine
2. an energetic person with unusual initiative