driven

/ˈdrɪvən/

Definitions

1. verb

having or showing the desire and energy to achieve something

“She was driven to succeed in her career.”

2. adjective

controlled or directed by something such as an engine or a person

“The car was driven off the road.”

3. noun

a person who drives a vehicle, especially a taxi or a bus

“The driven took us to the airport.”

4. noun

a person who is driven by strong emotions or desires, especially greed or ambition

“The driven politician was accused of corruption.”

Synonyms

  • energized
  • motivated
  • prompted
  • pushed

Antonyms

  • apathetic
  • inactive
  • unmotivated