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What is another word for Motivating? – 191 Motivating Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    inspiring encouraging stimulating motivating invigorating energizing activating prompting provoking urging goading spurring impelling driving pushing prodding galvanizing energizing revitalizing refreshing rejuvenating stimulating exhilarating thrilling captivating fascinating enticing alluring attractive appealing persuasive convincing compelling influential persuasive dynamic charismatic magnetic infectious contagious enthusiastic passionate dedicated devoted committed ardent fervent zealous

    Meaning of Motivating

    The primary meaning of "Motivating" is to provide a reason or stimulus for someone to do something.

    Definitions

    • To provide a reason or stimulus for someone to do something
    • * To encourage or inspire someone to take action
    • * To give someone the enthusiasm or interest to do something

    Etymology of Motivating

    The word "Motivating" comes from the verb "motivate", which is derived from the Latin word "motivus", meaning "of motion" or "causing movement"
    The Latin word "motivus" is itself derived from "motus", the past participle of "movere", which means "to move"
    The word "Motivating" has been used in English since the 19th century to describe the act of providing a stimulus or reason for someone to take action

    Example Uses

    • The company's new motivating policy has led to a significant increase in employee productivity
    • * Her motivating speech inspired the team to work harder and achieve their goals
    • * The teacher's motivating methods helped the student to develop a love for learning

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    discouraging disheartening depressing demotivating demoralizing dispiriting uninspiring unenthusiastic unencouraging unmotivated uninterested apathetic indifferent lethargic sluggish inactive passive unresponsive unreactive unenergetic dull boring monotonous tedious tiresome exhausting draining

    Related Nouns

    motivation motivator stimulus incentive encouragement inspiration enthusiasm energy drive ambition passion desire goal objective target aspiration dream vision mission purpose intention aim objective impulse urge instinct inclination tendency disposition character personality trait attribute quality characteristic

    Related Verbs

    motivate inspire encourage stimulate energize activate prompt provoke urge goad spur impel drive push prod galvanize revitalize rejuvenate refresh exhilarate thrill captivate fascinate entice allure attract persuade convince compel influence dynamicize charismaticize magnetize infect contagify

    Related Adjectives

    motivating motivational inspired inspiring encouraging stimulating energizing activating prompting provoking urging goading spurring impelling driving pushing prodding galvanizing revitalizing rejuvenating refreshing exhilarating thrilling captivating fascinating enticing alluring attractive appealing persuasive convincing compelling influential dynamic charismatic magnetic infectious contagious enthusiastic passionate dedicated devoted committed ardent fervent zealous