unmotivated
pronunciation
How to pronounce unmotivated in British English:
UK [ˌʌn'məʊtɪveɪtɪd]
How to pronounce unmotivated in American English:
US [ˌʌn'moʊtɪveɪtɪd]
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- Adjective:
- without motivation
Word Origin
- unmotivated (adj.)
- "lacking in motivation," by 1917, from un- (1) "not" + past participle of motivate. Meaning "lacking in motive" is attested from 1871. Unmotived is from 1794.
Example
- 1. We feel uninspired and unmotivated .
- 2. Entrepreneurial types and thought leaders who feel confined or unmotivated are moving .
- 3. All the strategic innovation in the world cannot compensate for an unmotivated staff or low productivity .
- 4. If you 're feeling rather unmotivated , stuck or other wise unhappy consider making a small change .
- 5. Ironic thing is that there are times where I will feel unmotivated about myself .