self-motivated

Adjective

Meaning

self-motivated (comparative more self-motivated, superlative most self-motivated)

Motivated to achieve something due to one's own interest.

Alternative names

self motivated

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Examples

We call ourselves a "capacity building” organization; self-motivated and self-initiated capacity building. For example, in 30 years, I don't think I have signed a check for the company. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh

I've always been very self-motivated. David Lee Roth

It wasn't like I was self-motivated. My dad started me. It was his dream before it was mine. Venus Williams

I feel like I was born and bred to stay self-motivated. I'm not one of those people who ho-hums and feels sorry for himself when something's bad. Dane Cook

Homeschoolers are the ultimate do-it-yourselfers. They are self-motivated and self-directed, independent-minded and creative. They are not content to turn their education of their children over to the government. Nancy Pearcey

He's extremely self-motivated. He doesn't need pep-talks. He challenges himself every day. Javon Ringer

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