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unmotivated

/ˌʌnˈmoʊtɪveɪtɪd/ /ʌnˈmoʊtɪveɪtɪd/

Meanings
adjective
Lacking motivation, without impetus to strive or excel.

Examples :

"Because he found the class boring, Mark became unmotivated and stopped doing his homework. "
attitude character mind human

Related Words

Illustration homework

homework noun

/ˈhəʊmˌwɜːk/ /ˈhoʊmˌwɝk/

Work that is done at home, especially school exercises assigned by a teacher.

"You must do your homework before you can watch television."

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motivation noun

/ˌmoʊtɪˈveɪʃən/ /ˌməʊtɪˈveɪʃən/

Willingness of action especially in behavior.

"Her motivation to finish the project was strong because she wanted a good grade. "

Illustration murder

murder noun

/ˈmɜːdə(ɹ)/ /ˈmɝ.dɚ/

The crime of deliberately killing another person without justification.

"The defendant was charged with murder."

Illustration lacking

lacking verb

/ˈlækɪŋ/

To be without, to need, to require.

"My life lacks excitement."

Illustration because

because adverb

/bɪˈkɒz/ /biˈkɔz/

For the reason (that).

"I went to the park because the weather was nice. "

Illustration boring

boring verb

/ˈbɔːɹɪŋ/

To inspire boredom in somebody.

"The teacher's monotone voice bored the students during the long history lecture. "

Illustration impetus

impetus noun

/ˈɪm.pə.təs/

Something that impels; a stimulating factor.

"The outbreak of World War II in 1939 gave a new impetus to receiver development."

Illustration became

became verb

/bɪˈkeɪm/

To arrive, come (to a place).

"The students became quiet in the classroom when the teacher entered. "

Illustration stopped

stopped verb

/stɑpt/

To cease moving.

"I stopped at the traffic lights."

Illustration motive

motive noun

/ˈməʊtɪv/ /ˈmoʊtɪv/

An idea or communication that makes one want to act, especially from spiritual sources; a divine prompting.

"The student's motive for studying hard was a divine prompting to excel in her chosen field. "

Illustration strive

strive noun

/straɪv/

Striving; earnest endeavor; hard work.

"Their diligent strive for better grades motivated them to study harder. "

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without adverb

/wɪθˈʌʊt/ /wɪðˈaʊt/

Outside, externally. This is still used in the names of some civil parishes in England, e.g. St Cuthbert Without.

"The school is located just outside the town, without the main shopping area. "