unmotivated

Everyday

1. Unmotivated means not wanting to do something, without the energy or interest to try: an unmotivated pupil. tree →
2. (formal) An unmotivated action has no clear reason: an unmotivated attack. tree →

In the lessons

In school and everyday life, someone feels unmotivated about homework or sport; teachers and coaches try to motivate them. In news, an «unmotivated» crime has no clear reason. Plain words: not keen, can't be bothered (informal, UK).

Examples

• I felt unmotivated to tidy my room. tree →
• The coach tried to cheer up the unmotivated players. tree →
• When you feel unmotivated, start with a small task. tree →
• He seemed bored and unmotivated in class. tree →
• The police said the attack seemed unmotivated. tree →

Note

«Un-» + «motivated». Noun: motivation; verb: motivate. Similar: lazy (but lazy is less kind), uninterested. Opposite: motivated, keen.