driven
Translation
driven, motivated, ambitious
Examples
She is a very driven person.
She is a very driven person.
He is driven by a need to prove himself.
He is driven by a need to prove himself.
Grammar Patterns
a ((driven)) person a motivated person She is a very driven person.
to be ((driven)) ((by sth.)) to be motivated by (sth.) He is driven by a need to succeed.
Similar Words
Synonyms: motivated, ambitious, determined; Antonyms: lazy, apathetic
Etymology
Past participle of the verb 'to drive'. The idea is that something is 'driving' or pushing the person forward.
Memory Tips
Imagine a person being 'driven' by an invisible engine of ambition.