Meaning & Definition of word "Driven"

Driven

/ˈdrɪvən/

verb:

  • 1. Past participle of drive; to have been motivated or guided to act towards a particular goal.
    • Example: He felt driven by his passion for environmental conservation.
  • 2. To have been directed or guided in a particular way.
    • Example: The project was driven by the community's needs and feedback.

adjective:

  • 1. Being highly motivated or determined by strong internal or external forces.
    • Example: She is a driven individual who always strives for success in her career.
  • 2. Having a tendency to be directed by a particular source of motivation.
    • Example: His driven nature pushes him to exceed his own expectations.
  • 3. Operated or propelled in a specified manner.
    • Example: The driven machines require regular maintenance to function efficiently.

Etymology

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

Common Phrases and Expressions

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.

Related Words

drive:

To operate or control a vehicle.

driving:

The act of controlling a vehicle.

driver:

A person who drives a vehicle.

Slang Meanings of driven

Meaning: Super motivated

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

Meaning: All in or fully committed

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