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What is another word for Unmotivated? – 145 Unmotivated Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    apathetic indifferent lethargic lazy sluggish inactive unenthusiastic uninterested detached unconcerned unmoved listless lackluster unenergetic uninspired disheartened discouraged demotivated dispirited demoralized unstimulated passionless spiritless aimless directionless inert stagnant complacent resigned hopeless despairing despondent dejected depressed

    Meaning of Unmotivated

    The primary meaning of "unmotivated" refers to a lack of motivation or enthusiasm to do something.

    Definitions

    • Lacking motivation or enthusiasm to do something
    • Not having a strong reason or desire to act or achieve something
    • Characterized by a lack of interest, energy, or enthusiasm

    Etymology of Unmotivated

    The word "unmotivated" is derived from the prefix "un-" meaning "not" or "opposite of" and "motivated" which is from the Latin "motivus" meaning "of or pertaining to motion"
    The term has been used in the English language since the mid-20th century to describe individuals who lack the drive or enthusiasm to achieve their goals or pursue their interests

    Example Uses

    • The student seemed unmotivated to complete the assignment, preferring to spend his time playing video games
    • After a few months of doing the same job, she started to feel unmotivated and unchallenged
    • The team's unmotivated performance resulted in a disappointing loss

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    motivated enthusiastic energetic inspired driven ambitious passionate dedicated committed excited eager keen interested engaged stimulated animated lively zealous fervent ardent keen spirited dynamic proactive purposeful resolute determined

    Related Nouns

    motivation enthusiasm energy drive ambition passion dedication commitment interest engagement stimulation animation liveliness zeal fervor ardor keenness spirit dynamism proactivity purpose resolve determination goal objective target aspiration

    Related Verbs

    motivate inspire energize drive ambition passion dedicate commit excite engage stimulate animate lively zeal fervor ardor keen spirit dynamize proactive purpose resolve determine strive pursue achieve realize

    Related Adjectives

    motivated enthusiastic energetic inspired driven ambitious passionate dedicated committed excited eager keen interested engaged stimulated animated lively zealous fervent ardent keen spirited dynamic proactive purposeful resolute determined focused directed intent