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Antonyms for motivation

Grammar : Noun
Spell : moh-tuh-vey-shuh n
Phonetic Transcription : ˌmoʊ təˈveɪ ʃən


Definition of motivation

Origin :
  • 1873, from motivate + -ion. Psychological use, "inner or social stimulus for an action," is from 1904.
  • noun ambition, inspiration
Example sentences :
  • The second evil in this external presentation is lack of motivation.
  • Extract from : « The Child and the Curriculum » by John Dewey
  • It is only a matter of motivation on the part of the subject.
  • Extract from : « A Practical Guide to Self-Hypnosis » by Melvin Powers
  • Nevertheless he was the basis, the motivation second only to mine.
  • Extract from : « Question of Comfort » by Les Collins
  • The breeze was the ultimate archfiend and there can be no question as to its motivation.
  • Extract from : « Collector's Item » by Robert F. Young
  • The law of motivation is, like all causality, merely the form of the phenomenon.
  • Extract from : « Introduction to the Science of Sociology » by Robert E. Park
  • What can act as a source for their motivation, for the strength they have lost?
  • Extract from : « When You Don't Know Where to Turn » by Steven J. Bartlett
  • If he were caught on Coryus or returned to it, his motivation could be read from his mind.
  • Extract from : « Planet of Dread » by Murray Leinster
  • In fact, you can say that an action is a reconciliation of the duality of his motivation.
  • Extract from : « The Jewels of Aptor » by Samuel R. Delany
  • A strain of mistrust is mingled with the motivation of the taboo rules for the king.
  • Extract from : « Totem and Taboo » by Sigmund Freud
  • Part of his motivation had been provided by the oil-beetle larvae.
  • Extract from : « The Forgotten Planet » by Murray Leinster

Synonyms for motivation

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