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unmotivated

mo·ti·vate
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [moh-tuh-veyt]
    • /ˈmoʊ təˌveɪt/
    • /ˌʌnˈməʊtɪveɪtɪd /
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [moh-tuh-veyt]
    • /ˈmoʊ təˌveɪt/

Definitions of unmotivated word

  • verb with object unmotivated to provide with a motive, or a cause or reason to act; incite; impel. 1
  • adjective unmotivated lacking incentive 1
  • adjective unmotivated lacking motivation 0
  • adjective unmotivated without provocation 0
  • adjective unmotivated Lacking motivation, without impetus to strive or excel. 0

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Origin of unmotivated

First appearance:

before 1860
One of the 29% newest English words
First recorded in 1860-65; motive + -ate1

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Parts of speech for Unmotivated

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

unmotivated popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 79% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

unmotivated usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for unmotivated

adj unmotivated

adjective unmotivated

  • inert — having no inherent power of action, motion, or resistance (opposed to active): inert matter.

Antonyms for unmotivated

adjective unmotivated

  • ambitious — Someone who is ambitious has a strong desire to be successful, rich, or powerful.
  • motivated — Provide (someone) with a motive for doing something.

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