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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    motivated inspired compelled propelled enthusiastic passionate dedicated committed resolute determined focused intent purposeful earnest sincere fervent zealous keen eager ambitious energetic dynamic forceful impelled stirred urged goaded spurred stimulated activated aroused inflamed kindled ignited excited galvanized motivated driven pressured coerced forced obligated required necessitated induced persuaded convinced prompted prodded pushed urged influenced swayed prevailed dominated controlled mastered ruled governed regulated directed guided led managed conducted steered piloted navigated

    Meaning of Driven

    The primary meaning of the word "Driven" is being motivated or compelled to achieve something.

    Definitions

    • Feeling strongly motivated or compelled to achieve something
    • * Compelled or forced to do something, often due to external circumstances
    • * Controlled or dominated by a particular feeling or desire

    Etymology of Driven

    The word "Driven" originates from the Old English word "drifan," which means "to drive" and is related to the Proto-Germanic word "dribjan" and the Proto-Indo-European root "dher-," which carries a sense of movement or propulsion.
    Historically, the word has been used in various contexts, including physical movement, emotional motivation, and external compulsion.

    Example Uses

    • She was driven to succeed in her career, putting in long hours and making sacrifices.
    • * He was driven by a desire to help others, which led him to become a doctor.
    • * The company was driven to innovate, investing heavily in research and development.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    apathetic lethargic indifferent unmotivated unenthusiastic uncommitted lukewarm halfhearted lackluster inactive inert sluggish stagnant dormant complacent content satisfied unconcerned unbothered detached disinterested dispassionate uninvolved inactive passive resigned submissive acquiescent apathetic listless spiritless aimless directionless purposeless rudderless

    Related Nouns

    motivation drive passion enthusiasm dedication commitment resolve determination focus intent purpose ambition energy dynamism force impulse urge stimulus activation arousal inflammation ignition excitement galvanization persuasion conviction prompting prodding pushing influence sway prevalence domination control mastery rule governance regulation direction guidance leadership management conduct steering piloting navigation

    Related Verbs

    motivate inspire compel propel energize dynamize force coerce obligate require necessitate induce persuade convince prompt prod push urge influence sway prevail dominate control master rule govern regulate direct guide lead manage conduct steer pilot navigate

    Related Adjectives

    motivated inspired compelled propelled enthusiastic passionate dedicated committed resolute determined focused intent purposeful earnest sincere fervent zealous keen eager ambitious energetic dynamic forceful impelled stirred urged goaded spurred stimulated activated aroused inflamed kindled ignited excited galvanized motivated driven pressured coerced forced obligated required necessitated induced persuaded convinced prompted prodded pushed urged influenced swayed prevailed dominated controlled mastered ruled governed regulated directed guided led managed conducted steered piloted navigated