self-motivation

American  

[self-moh-tuh-vey-shuhn] / ˈsɛlfˌmoʊ təˈveɪ ʃən /

noun

1. initiative to undertake or continue a task or activity without another's prodding or supervision.

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Other Word Forms

• self-motivated adjective

Example Sentences

They should also be able to "operate with little direction and a lot of self-motivation."

From BBC • Jan. 17, 2023

"I found it much more than just the bonus of working in my pajamas, my self-motivation, self-discipline, focus, and concentration seemed to increase with the freedom I had."

From Salon • Dec. 9, 2021

“I really can’t repeat it because y’all going to have to bleep out most of the things that I say,” Saunders said of her verbal self-motivation.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 1, 2021

John Jones, said Pohorence “requires little if any supervision and his self-motivation serves as a role model for others.”

From Seattle Times • Jun. 3, 2020

In its seasonal cycle of activity, the close and interdependent family relationships, and the singular self-motivation of the farmer, the early 20th century farm carried on many of the traditions of the past.

From Frying Pan Farm by Pryor, Elizabeth Brown