Driven - Meaning, Definition & English Examples
Definition:
Motivated or compelled to achieve something with determination and focus.
Synonyms:
motivated, determined, ambitious, goal-oriented, purposeful
Part of Speech:
adjective, past participle
Antonyms:
lazy, unmotivated, indifferent
Common Collocations:
driven personality, driven individual, driven by ambition, highly driven
Derivatives:
drive (verb), driver (noun), driving (adjective/gerund)
Usage Tips:
Use "driven" to describe someone highly motivated or influenced by a strong force or goal.
Common Phrases:
driven to succeed, driven by passion, driven mad
Etymology:
From Old English "drīfan," meaning to propel or urge forward; past participle of "drive."
Examples:
- 1. She is a driven student who always excels in her studies.
- 2. His success comes from being highly driven and focused on his goals.
- 3. The team was driven by a shared desire to win the championship.
- 4. Her passion for art has always driven her creativity forward.