Instigated vs Motivated - What's the difference?
instigated | motivated |
(instigate)
To goad or urge forward; to set on; to provoke; to incite.
(motivate)
Enthusiastic, especially about striving toward a goal.
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As verbs the difference between instigated and motivated
is that instigated is (instigate) while motivated is (motivate).As an adjective motivated is
enthusiastic, especially about striving toward a goal.instigated
English
Verb
(head)instigate
English
(Webster 1913)Verb
(instigat)- He hath only instigated his blackest agents to the very extent of their malignity. -Bp. Warburton.
Usage notes
Commonly used with reference to evil actions; as, to instigate one to a crime.Synonyms
* (to goad or urge forward): animate, encourage, impel, incite, provoke, spur, stimulate, tempt, urgeAntonyms
* (to goad or urge forward): halt, prevent, stopDerived terms
* instigation * instigatorExternal links
* * ----motivated
English
Verb
(head)Adjective
(en adjective)- We're looking for a highly motivated individual who will fit into our fast-paced corporate culture.
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- It seems reasonable to assume that academically able students are more motivated' toward academic activities than those less able, and that students from higher socioeconomic levels are more ' motivated toward school than those from lower socioeconomic levels.
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- In every instance, she has expressed enormous frustration with social loafers—virtual group members whose lackluster motivation leaves the bulk of group projects to members who are more motivated to excel.
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- As an athlete, you'll feel more motivated when you're confident in your skill set and believe in your ability to continue to improve.
