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motivation

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/ˌmoʊtɪˈveɪʃən/ · mo-ti-va-tion

The reason or reasons one has for acting or behaving in a particular way.

Meanings

nounformal

The reason or reasons one has for acting or behaving in a particular way.

ایسی وجوہات جن کی بنا پر کوئی شخص کسی خاص طریقے سے عمل کرتا ہے یا برتاؤ کرتا ہے۔

تحریک

tahreek

Synonyms

inspirationdriveurgeحوصلہجذبہعزم

Antonyms

indifferenceapathydisinterestعدم توجہبے پرواہیلاتعلق

Common Collocations

  • intrinsic motivation
  • extrinsic motivation
  • lack of motivation

Example Sentences

Her strong motivation to succeed drove her to work late into the night.

اس کی کامیابی کی مضبوط تحریک نے اسے رات دیر تک کام کرنے پر مجبور کر دیا۔

Us ki kamiyabi ki mazboot tahreek ne use raat der tak kaam karne par majboor kar diya.

The motivation behind his actions is often questioned by his peers.

اس کے عمل کی تحریک اکثر اس کے ساتھیوں کے ذریعے سوال کی جاتی ہے۔

Us ke amal ki tahreek aksar us ke saathiyon ke zariye sawal ki jati hai.

Finding motivation can sometimes be challenging, especially during difficult times.

تحریک کو تلاش کرنا بعض اوقات چیلنجنگ ہو سکتا ہے، خاص طور پر مشکل اوقات میں۔

Tahreek ko talash karna baaz auqat challenging ho sakta hai, khaas tor par mushkil auqat mein.

Easily Confused With

motivation vs. inspiration:Motivation refers to the reasons behind actions, while inspiration is a stimulus that can lead to motivation.

Word Family

motivate
verbتحریک دینا
motivated
adjectiveپرامید
motivational
adjectiveحوصلہ افزائی

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of ‘motivation’ as ‘moving towards your goals’.

Visualize a person climbing a mountain, motivated to reach the summit.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

خود پر یقین رکھو، تم نے جو بھی چاہا، وہ خود سے تم کو ملے گا

Khud par yaqeen rakho, tum ne jo bhi chaha, woh khud se tum ko mile ga

Have faith in yourself, whatever you desire will come to you.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

ہمتِ مرداں تو مددِ خدا

Himmat-e mardan to madad-e Khuda

The courage of men is the help of God.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "motivus" — moving, causing motion

First known use: 20th century

The term entered the English language in the early 20th century, evolving from its Latin roots to describe factors that stimulate an individual to act.