Motivated vs Energized - What's the difference?

motivated | energized |

As verbs the difference between motivated and energized

is that motivated is past tense of motivate while energized is past tense of energize.

As an adjective motivated

is enthusiastic, especially about striving toward a goal.

motivated

English

Verb

(head)

(motivate)

Adjective

(en adjective)

Enthusiastic, especially about striving toward a goal.

We're looking for a highly motivated individual who will fit into our fast-paced corporate culture.

* 2001 , Norman E. Wallen, Jack R. Fraenkel, Educational Research: A Guide to the Process , page 177,

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.

* 2009 , J. Dan Rothwell, In Mixed Company: Communicating in Small Groups and Teams , page 373,

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.

* 2010 , Leif H. Smith, Todd M. Kays, Sports Psychology for Dummies , page 47,

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.

energized

English

Verb

(head)

(energize)

Anagrams

energize

English

Alternative forms

* (Commonwealth English ) energise

Verb

(energiz)

To invigorate, to make energetic.

To supply with energy, especially electricity. To turn on power to something.

Whenever we energize that circuit we blow a fuse.

(obsolete) To use strength in action; to act or operate with force or vigor; to act in producing an effect.

* J. C. Shairp

Of all men it is true that they feel and energize first, they reflect and judge afterwards.