self-starter

self-start·er

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Definitions of self-starter word

noun self-starter starter (def 3). 1
noun self-starter Informal. a person who begins work or undertakes a project on his or her own initiative, without needing to be told or encouraged to do so. 1
noun self-starter person with initiative 1
noun self-starter a person who is strongly motivated and shows initiative, esp at work 0
noun self-starter starter (sense e) 0
noun self-starter one who works on one's own initiative and without prodding 0

before 1890

One of the 20% newest English words

First recorded in 1890-95

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This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 29% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

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