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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