motivated
adjective
mo·ti·vat·ed
ˈmō-tə-ˌvā-təd 
: provided with a motive : having an incentive or a strong desire to do well or succeed in some pursuit
a motivated employee
Courses are being offered on college campuses for those who are highly motivated but who without such help often drop out and are lost to society and themselves.—
Carol Kort
Carol KortIn a sporting context, for example, athletes who consistently seem to play hard and rarely concede defeat are often described as highly motivated or "competitive" by the media.—Robert C. Eklund
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Wang and his supporters previously called the move politically motivated and criticized the council’s majority for not hearing his side of the story before the decision.
—Stephanie Lam, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
Moreover, growing political tensions among member nations threaten to complicate Interpol's mission, with some countries using the organization's tools for politically motivated cases, sparking criticism and scrutiny.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
Our vision is to raise children who are going to wake up on a daily basis inspired, motivated and eager to learn.
—Simon Perry, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
Leaders who foster a culture of asking questions and exploring new ideas tend to have more engaged, motivated teams.
—Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
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Stephanie Lam, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
Moreover, growing political tensions among member nations threaten to complicate Interpol's mission, with some countries using the organization's tools for politically motivated cases, sparking criticism and scrutiny.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
Our vision is to raise children who are going to wake up on a daily basis inspired, motivated and eager to learn.
—Simon Perry, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
Leaders who foster a culture of asking questions and exploring new ideas tend to have more engaged, motivated teams.
—Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
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“Motivated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/motivated. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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