unmotivated
/'ʌn'moutiveitid/ Cách viết khác : (unmotived) /ʌn'moutivd/
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Definition
Adjective: * Lacking motivation, drive, or enthusiasm: Describes a person who does not have a strong reason or desire to do something. * Not caused or justified by a reason: Describes an action, decision, or feeling that appears to have no clear or logical cause.
Usage
The word "unmotivated" is used to describe a state of lacking internal drive or a clear external reason. It often carries a negative connotation when referring to people, suggesting apathy or laziness. When referring to actions, it suggests they are arbitrary or inexplicable.
Examples
- Describing a person:
- The student became unmotivated after receiving several poor grades.
- A manager's job is to inspire unmotivated employees.
- Describing an action or feeling:
- Her sudden departure seemed completely unmotivated.
- He felt an unmotivated sense of anxiety.
Advanced Usage
- "to be unmotivated to do something": This is a common structure to specify the lack of motivation for a particular task.
- She was unmotivated to start the long and tedious report.
Variants and Related Words
- Unmotived (adj): A less common variant with the same meaning as "unmotivated."
- Motivated (adj): The direct antonym, meaning having motivation.
- Motivation (n): The reason or reasons one has for acting or behaving in a particular way.
Synonyms
- Apathetic: Showing or feeling no interest, enthusiasm, or concern.
- Indifferent: Having no particular interest or sympathy; unconcerned.
- Listless: Lacking energy or enthusiasm.
- Unenthusiastic: Not having or showing enthusiasm.
- Arbitrary: Based on random choice or personal whim, rather than any reason or system (for actions/decisions).
Antonyms
- Motivated
- Driven
- Enthusiastic
- Keen
- Determined
Adjective
- without motivation