unmotivated
adjective
un·mo·ti·vat·ed
ˌən-ˈmō-tə-ˌvā-təd 
: not motivated: such as
a
: lacking an appropriate or understandable motive
unmotivated behavior
unmotivated desires
b
: lacking drive or enthusiasm
unmotivated students
… declined to compete in the last Olympics because she was unmotivated and out of shape …—
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The absence of vulnerability from leaders can create a culture of fear and disengagement, where people feel undervalued and unmotivated.
—Krystyna Larrave, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Currently in the throes of regret about missing meds and feeling unmotivated and irritable as a result, despite my original plan to run with the dog.
—R29 Team, refinery29.com, 23 Oct. 2024
Starting a new job can be both exciting and challenging, especially for Gen Zers who often encounter unfair stereotypes like being labeled lazy or unmotivated.
—Tess Brigham, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024
Her campaign has renewed the hopes of the youngest who were unmotivated by Joe Biden’s age handicap and some of his most controversial political positions, such as Gaza and now Lebanon.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2024
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Krystyna Larrave, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Currently in the throes of regret about missing meds and feeling unmotivated and irritable as a result, despite my original plan to run with the dog.
—R29 Team, refinery29.com, 23 Oct. 2024
Starting a new job can be both exciting and challenging, especially for Gen Zers who often encounter unfair stereotypes like being labeled lazy or unmotivated.
—Tess Brigham, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024
Her campaign has renewed the hopes of the youngest who were unmotivated by Joe Biden’s age handicap and some of his most controversial political positions, such as Gaza and now Lebanon.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2024
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“Unmotivated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unmotivated. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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