motivation

• Substantivo que designa o impulso interno, o desejo ou a razão que leva alguém a agir ou se comportar de determinada maneira.

A noun referring to the inner drive, desire, or reason that prompts a person to act or behave in a particular way.

1. Reason or driveB1formal

   The reason or reasons one has for acting or behaving in a particular way; the general desire or willingness to do something.

   Motivação

   • Her motivation for studying hard was to get into a good university.
   • He lacks the motivation to exercise regularly.
   • The team's motivation was high after their recent victory.

   Sinônimosdriveencouragementimpetusincentiveinducementinspirationmotivereasonspurstimulus

   Antônimosapathydeterrentdiscouragementdisincentiveindifferencelaziness

2. Psychological driveB2formal

   The psychological process that initiates, guides, and maintains goal-oriented behaviors.

   Motivação

   • Intrinsic motivation comes from internal satisfaction, not external rewards.
   • The course helped students find their own motivation to learn.
   • Motivation can be influenced by both internal and external factors.

   Sinônimosdriveimpetusimpulseincentiveinspirationmotivestimulusurge

   Antônimosapathydiscouragementdisincentiveindifference