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motivations

NOUN

ambition, inspiration

Synonyms

STRONGEST

catalyst desire encouragement impetus impulse incentive inclination interest motive reason wish

STRONG

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

WEAK

get up and go right stuff

Antonyms

STRONGEST

block deterrent discouragement dislike hate hatred hindrance

STRONG

dullness prevention

WEAK

depression

Example Sentences

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If there’s something not quite right, listen to what your body tells you because your body will oftentimes clock the true motivations of the individual before your brain does.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026

This exhibition, he says, deals with the question of why and the display of objects speaks to the motivations behind going to space.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

It was an unexpected move that continues to raise questions about the motivations for the cancellation — CBS maintains it was a purely financial decision.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

“I don’t think about Americans’ financial situations,” he told reporters on Tuesday when asked about motivations on talks with Iran.

From Barron's • May 13, 2026

But by and large, I believe these generalizations to be accurate, and indeed, such 'idealistic' motivations as I have described have played a large part in my own career.

From "The Remains of the Day" by Kazuo Ishiguro