motivating

Definitions

Providing a reason or incentive to act in a particular way.

Serving as a stimulus or inspiration for someone to achieve a goal.

Examples

The coach gave a motivating speech that inspired the team to win the championship.

Finding a mentor who shares your vision can be incredibly motivating when you are starting a new business.

Synonyms

inspiring encouraging stimulating galvanizing impelling persuasive invigorating

Antonyms

discouraging demoralizing disheartening uninspiring deterring stifling dampening