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Definitions

get-up-and-go

[get-uhp-uhn-goh] / ˈgɛtˌʌp ənˈgoʊ /

NOUN

energy

Synonyms

STRONG

activity animation application ardor birr dash drive endurance enterprise exertion fire force forcefulness fortitude go hardihood initiative intensity juice life liveliness might moxie muscle o

Antonyms

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apathy dullness helplessness idleness impotence inability inactivity incompetence indifference indolence ineffectiveness inefficiency laziness lethargy powerlessness uselessness weakness

NOUN

drive

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ambition clout effort energy enterprise goods gumption guts hustle impetus impulse initiative momentum motivation motive moxie pep pressure punch push spunk steam stuff vigor

WEAK

fire in belly impellent right stuff vitali

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apathy cowardice discouragement hindrance idleness inactivity indifference laziness lethargy passivity

get up and go

ADJECTIVE

aggressive

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bold cocky dynamic energetic forceful smart tough vigorous zealous

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assertory brassy cheeky come on domineering enterprising flip fresh go after hard sell imperious masterful militant nervy pushing pushy sassy shooting from the hip smart alecky strenuous

Antonyms

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apathetic dull idle impotent inactive lethargic meek shy slow timid weak

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calm complaisant easygoing laid-back

ADJECTIVE

ambitious

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aggressive determined earnest energetic enthusiastic resourceful

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anxious ardent aspiring avid ball of fire bent upon climbing come on come on strong designing desirous driving eager eager beaver enterprising fireball go-getter goal-oriented hard ball high-reaching hopeful hungry industrious inspired intent longing power-loving purposeful pushing pushy self-starting sharp soaring striving thirsty vaulting zealous

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lethargic unenthusiastic

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content easy facile fulfilled satisfied unassuming

ADJECTIVE

up-and-coming

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promising

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ambitious climbing coming on strong determined eager enterprising go-getter high-reaching hungry soaring striving succeeding

NOUN

ambition

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appetite aspiration desire energy enthusiasm hope initiative longing love lust passion pretension spirit vigor yearning zeal

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ardor avidity craving drive eagerness earnestness emulation enterprise hankering hunger itch keenness moxie push striving thirst

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fire in belly right stuff

Antonyms

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apathy aversion disgust dislike distaste hate hatred idleness inactivity indifference lethargy pessimism repulsion

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disinterest

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contentment diffidence humility laziness satisfaction

NOUN

exuberance

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ardor buoyancy eagerness ebullience excitement exhilaration fervor high spirits spirit vigor vitality zest

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abandon animation bounce cheerfulness effervescence friskiness gayness juice life liveliness pep pepper sprightliness zip

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apathy coolness depression discouragement disinterest dullness indifference lethargy

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inactivity

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insufficiency lack lifelessness need want

NOUN

motivation

Synonyms

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catalyst desire encouragement impetus impulse incentive inclination interest motive reason wish

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action actuation angle disposition drive fire gimmick goose hunger impulsion incitation incitement inducement instigation kick persuasion predetermination predisposition provocation push spur stimulus suggestion

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right stuff

Antonyms

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block deterrent discouragement dislike hate hatred hindrance

STRONG

dullness prevention

WEAK

depression

Example Sentences

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Some Sundays I get up and go to Mass. Other Sundays I sit around reading the papers or head out to the ski slopes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 12, 2026

L.A. doesn’t stay open as late as Chicago and New York, so usually by midnight I’m home, especially if I have to get up and go to work or if I’m traveling the next morning.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 14, 2025

"The daily pressure to get up and go every day is a relentless pursuit of elite performance."

From BBC • May 19, 2024

“If I’m sitting at a desk all day managing a team, I can’t get up and go punch a punching bag,” Schwichtenberg said.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 7, 2024

We get up and go into the bathroom and brush our teeth.

From "Sparrow" by Sarah Moon

get-up-and-go

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