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unmotivated

/ˌʌnˈmoʊtɪveɪtɪd/
adjective★Intermediate
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

Synonyms

Antonyms

Related Phrases

lose motivationphrase
to stop feeling enthusiastic or driven
find motivationphrase
to discover a reason to be enthusiastic or driven

💡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
prefix
+
motivated
having a motive or reason
root
English Dictionary

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