Driven

/ˈdrɪvən/

Meaning & Definition

verb

Past participle of drive; to have been motivated or guided to act towards a particular goal.

He felt driven by his passion for environmental conservation.

To have been directed or guided in a particular way.

The project was driven by the community's needs and feedback.

adjective

Being highly motivated or determined by strong internal or external forces.

She is a driven individual who always strives for success in her career.

Having a tendency to be directed by a particular source of motivation.

His driven nature pushes him to exceed his own expectations.

Operated or propelled in a specified manner.

The driven machines require regular maintenance to function efficiently.

Past participle of 'drive', from Old English 'drīfan' meaning to push or to force.

driven to distraction

Being so annoyed or troubled that one cannot focus.

driven home

To make a point or statement very clear.

driven by passion

To act based on a strong enthusiasm or interest.

drive

To operate or control a vehicle.

driving

The act of controlling a vehicle.

driver

A person who drives a vehicle.

Super motivated

He's so driven, he works weekends just to get ahead.

All in or fully committed

She's really driven about that project, nothing can distract her.