driven (B1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈdrɪv.ən/

Definition

Having a very strong desire to do something or achieve something.

Examples

• He was a driven and ambitious young man.

• The team is driven by a desire to win the championship.

• She felt driven to succeed in her career.

How to Use driven

driven by (prepositional phrase)

Having a strong motivation or cause for action. — "He is driven by a passion for helping others."

driven to (prepositional phrase)

Forced or compelled to do something, often to an extreme. — "The difficult circumstances drove her to seek help."

Synonyms of driven

Words with a similar meaning to driven:

• motivated
• ambitious
• determined
• goal-oriented

Antonyms of driven

Words with the opposite meaning to driven:

• unmotivated
• passive
• lethargic

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