Motivation synonyms

Drive, goad, ambition, and determination are all synonyms for motivation. Apathy and discouragement are antonyms of motivation. And here are 24 another word for motivation.

Another word for motivation

1. motive

Goad, impulse, incentive, incitement, inducement, inspiration, motivating force, motive, provocation, rationale, reason, spur, stimulation, stimulus, and ground(s) are all synonyms for motivation.

2. enthusiasm

Ambition, determination, drive, enterprise, enthusiasm, initiative, sense of purpose, and get-up-and-go are all another word for motivation.

Motivation synonym statistics

Motivation synonym page has a variety of synonyms that differ in length. 2 synonyms with 4, 6, 8, and 9 letters and 1 synonym with 5, 7, 13, 14, and 15 letters. 5 synonyms with 10 letters and 3 synonyms with 11 letters. For a total of 21 another word for motivation.

Motivation sentences

Her motivation drives her success.

Lack of motivation hinders progress.

Strong motivation leads to achievement.

I lost my motivation today.

Related Words for motivation

  1. Ambivalent
    • Synonyms: equivocal, uncertain
    • Opposites: unequivocal, certain
    • Part of speech: adjective
  2. Proliferation
    • Synonyms: Expansion, growth
    • Opposites: reduction, decline
    • Part of speech: noun
  3. Concentration
    • Synonyms: close attention, close thought
    • Opposites: inattention, distraction
    • Part of speech: noun
  4. Companion
    • Synonyms: associate, partner
    • Opposites: enemy, stranger
    • Part of speech: noun
  5. Session
    • Synonyms: meeting, sitting
    • Opposites: interruption, break
    • Part of speech: noun
  6. Functionality
    • Synonyms: Capability, usability
    • Opposites: dysfunction, inefficiency
    • Part of speech: noun
  7. Irrational
    • Synonyms: unreasonable, illogical
    • Opposites: rational, logical
    • Part of speech: adjective
  8. Aspiration
    • Synonyms: desire, hope
    • Opposites: apathy, indifference
    • Part of speech: noun
  9. Aforementioned
    • Synonyms: Previously mentioned, above-mentioned
    • Opposites: subsequent, following
    • Part of speech: adjective
  10. Progression
    • Synonyms: development, progress
    • Opposites: regression, decline
    • Part of speech: noun
  11. Prediction
    • Synonyms: forecast, prophecy
    • Opposites: retrospection, recollection
    • Part of speech: noun
  12. Region
    • Synonyms: Area, zone
    • Opposites: whole, entirety
    • Part of speech: noun
  13. In the region of
    • Synonyms: approximately, about
    • Opposites: exactly, precisely
    • Part of speech: preposition
  14. Compensation
    • Synonyms: recompense, repayment
    • Opposites: penalty, deprivation
    • Part of speech: noun
  15. Survival
    • Synonyms: Endurance, continuance
    • Opposites: extinction, perishing
    • Part of speech: noun
  16. Native
    • Synonyms: indigenous, original
    • Opposites: immigrant, non-native
    • Part of speech: adjective
  17. Revelation
    • Synonyms: disclosure, surprising fact
    • Opposites: keeping, covering up
    • Part of speech: noun
  18. Questionable
    • Synonyms: controversial, contentious
    • Opposites: certain, indisputable
    • Part of speech: adjective
  19. Negative
    • Synonyms: pessimistic, defeatist
    • Opposites: positive, optimistic, constructive, good
    • Part of speech: adjective
  20. Devotion
    • Synonyms: loyalty, faithfulness
    • Opposites: disloyalty, indifference, hatred
    • Part of speech: noun
  21. Ineffective
    • Synonyms: unsuccessful, non-successful
    • Opposites: effective, efficient
    • Part of speech: adjective
  22. Exploitation
    • Synonyms: taking advantage, making use
    • Opposites: benevolence, altruism
    • Part of speech: noun
  23. Retention
    • Synonyms: Preservation, maintenance
    • Opposites: loss, forgetfulness
    • Part of speech: noun
  24. Captivate
    • Synonyms: enthral, charm
    • Opposites: repel, bore, repellent, boring
    • Part of speech: verb
  25. Captivating
    • Synonyms: Entrancing, mesmerizing
    • Opposites: boring, uninteresting
    • Part of speech: adjective
  26. Validation
    • Synonyms: Confirmation, approval
    • Opposites: rejection, disapproval
    • Part of speech: noun
  27. Situation
    • Synonyms: circumstances, set of circumstances
    • Opposites: chaos, disorganization
    • Part of speech: noun
  28. Portion
    • Synonyms: part, piece
    • Opposites: whole, entirety
    • Part of speech: noun
  29. Formation
    • Synonyms: emergence, coming into being
    • Opposites: destruction, disappearance, dissolution
    • Part of speech: noun
  30. Attraction
    • Synonyms: appeal, attractiveness
    • Opposites: repulsion, aversion
    • Part of speech: noun
  31. Distinction
    • Synonyms: difference, contrast
    • Opposites: similarity, uniformity
    • Part of speech: noun
  32. Instruction
    • Synonyms: order, command
    • Opposites: confusion, misguidance
    • Part of speech: noun
  33. Champion
    • Synonyms: winner, title-holder
    • Opposites: opponent, critic
    • Part of speech: noun
  34. Systematic
    • Synonyms: structured, methodical
    • Opposites: disorganized, chaotic
    • Part of speech: adjective
  35. Composition
    • Synonyms: make-up, constitution
    • Opposites: disorganization, disarray
    • Part of speech: noun
  36. Intuitive
    • Synonyms: instinctive, intuitional
    • Opposites: logical, rational
    • Part of speech: adjective
  37. Degradation
    • Synonyms: humiliation, shame
    • Opposites: improvement, upliftment
    • Part of speech: noun
  38. Motto
    • Synonyms: Slogan, saying
    • Opposites: disregard, indifference
    • Part of speech: noun
  39. Distraction
    • Synonyms: diversion, interruption
    • Opposites: focus, concentration
    • Part of speech: noun
  40. Destination
    • Synonyms: journey's end, end of the line
    • Opposites: origin, starting point
    • Part of speech: noun
  41. Volatile
    • Synonyms: evaporative, vaporous
    • Opposites: stable, constant
    • Part of speech: adjective
  42. Passion
    • Synonyms: affection, anger
    • Opposites: apathy, calm, calmness
    • Part of speech: noun
  43. Division
    • Synonyms: dividing, dividing up
    • Opposites: unity, integration
    • Part of speech: noun
  44. Inclusion
    • Synonyms: incorporation, addition
    • Opposites: exclusion, omission
    • Part of speech: noun
  45. Attentive
    • Synonyms: alert, awake
    • Opposites: inattentive, inconsiderate
    • Part of speech: adjective
  46. Assertive
    • Synonyms: confident, forceful
    • Opposites: retiring, passive, submissive
    • Part of speech: adjective
  47. Pretentious
    • Synonyms: affected, ostentatious
    • Opposites: natural, unaffected
    • Part of speech: adjective
  48. Institution
    • Synonyms: organization, establishment
    • Opposites: dismissal, defrocking, halting, cancellation, ending
    • Part of speech: noun
  49. Pragmatic
    • Synonyms: practical, matter-of-fact
    • Opposites: impractical, unrealistic, idealistic
    • Part of speech: adjective
  50. Conservative
    • Synonyms: traditionalist, traditional
    • Opposites: left-winger, liberal, socialist
    • Part of speech: adjective
  51. Manipulation
    • Synonyms: Maneuvering, handling
    • Opposites: honesty, transparency
    • Part of speech: noun
  52. Dimension
    • Synonyms: proportions, measurements
    • Opposites: flatness, monodimensionality
    • Part of speech: noun
  53. Imagination
    • Synonyms: imaginative faculty, creative power
    • Opposites: reality, fact
    • Part of speech: noun
  54. Opposition
    • Synonyms: resistance, hostility
    • Opposites: support, agreement
    • Part of speech: noun
  55. Affection
    • Synonyms: fondness, love
    • Opposites: indifference, hostility
    • Part of speech: noun