driven
Translation
driven, motivated, determined
Examples
She is a very driven person.
She is a very driven person.
The project is driven by customer demand.
The project is driven by customer demand.
Grammar Patterns
a ((driven)) person a motivated person She is a very driven person.
((driven)) ((by sth.)) propelled or motivated by (sth.) The project is driven by customer demand.
Similar Words
Synonyms: motivated, ambitious, determined; Antonyms: apathetic, lazy
Etymology
Past participle of 'drive', from Old English 'drīfan' (to compel movement). As an adjective, it retains the sense of being 'pushed' by an internal or external force.
Memory Tips
Think of someone who is 'driven' by a powerful engine inside them, always moving forward.