motivator

American  

[moh-tuh-vey-ter] / ˈmoʊ təˌveɪ tər /

noun

1. a person or thing that gives people an incentive or reason for acting.

   He's a great teacher and coach—a master motivator both in the classroom and on the basketball court.

   Money is important, but often it isn't the primary motivator when a candidate accepts a job offer.

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Other Word Forms

• demotivator noun

Etymology

Origin of motivator

motivat(e) ( def. ) + -or ² ( def. )

Example Sentences

Companies pushing AI adoption on employees through fear are using the wrong motivator.

From MarketWatch

“He’s a worker and I think he’s a motivator and I’m all in,” Roberts said.

From Los Angeles Times

This “fear of missing out” could ultimately prove to be a “very powerful motivator” for investors, Trade Nation’s Morrison said.

From MarketWatch

Self-will is a powerful motivator, and it may have served you well up until now.

From MarketWatch

“The size of QQQ is also a good motivator. If not now, when?”

From MarketWatch

Related Words

• instigator
• mover