Driven
Driven adjective - Caused by or suggestive of an irresistible urge.
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Synonyms for Driven
Persistent and driven are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Persistent" instead an adjective "Driven".
Persistent
Persistent adjective - Continuing despite difficulties, opposition, or discouragement.
Driven and persistent are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Driven" instead an adjective "Persistent".
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Related pairs
- firm and driven
- firm and persistent
- resolute and driven
- resolute and persistent
- determined and driven
- determined and persistent
- fixed and driven
- fixed and persistent
- steadfast and driven
- steadfast and persistent
- resolved and driven
- resolved and persistent
- tenacious and driven
- tenacious and persistent
Both words in one sentence
- Driven by a monomania fed by persistent rumors of an Elixir of Immortality, he becomes an apprentice of a mysterious physician and alchemist.
Source: Literature / The Red Lion -
Driven to Suicide: A kid in "Never Let Me Go" committed suicide after persistent bullying.
Source: Series / Alphas -
But perhaps his most important legacy is the enduring popularity of guitar-driven rock music.Despite persistent denials that Presley died in 1977, the U.S.
Source: Music / Elvis Presley
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