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unmotivated
/ˌʌnˈmoʊtɪveɪtɪd/
lacking enthusiasm or drive
The student seemed unmotivated to complete the assignment.
The student showed no enthusiasm or willingness to finish the task.
general
Lacking enthusiasm, interest, or drive to do something.
After failing the exam, he felt unmotivated to study further.
He lost his enthusiasm to study after failing.
The team's unmotivated performance led to their defeat.
Their lack of drive and effort caused them to lose.
Often used to describe a lack of initiative or willingness to engage in an activity.
Collocations
feel unmotivatedto lack enthusiasm or drivebecome unmotivatedto lose interest or enthusiasmstay unmotivatedto remain without drive or initiative
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Context Matters
Use 'unmotivated' to describe a general lack of drive, while 'demotivated' implies a loss of motivation due to external factors.
Gold Rule
Avoid Overuse
Overusing 'unmotivated' can sound negative. Consider alternatives like 'disengaged' or 'uninspired' in formal contexts.
Word Origin
From 'un-' (not) + 'motivated' (having a motive or reason).
Usage Notes
Commonly used in educational, workplace, and personal development contexts to describe a lack of initiative or enthusiasm.
Word Breakdown
un-
not
prefixmotivated
having a motive or reason
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