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self-starter

self-starter

2 5.6
A person who starts tasks without being told
  • noun
  • /ˈsɛlfˌstɑrtər/
translation icon : persona proactiva
  • Since teachers are unable to focus on individuals but the entire group, it makes learning very difficult for those who are not self-starters.

They're driven, they're self starters, right?

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Examples

  • I'm a self-starter, just like you.

  • This is a huge mistake, because I answered this ad in the "Daily Variety," which said, "Up-and-coming production company seeks self-starters for a challenging editing position."

  • And I think even the most die hard self starters right now might be doubting themselves.

  • Whether you reach that level or not, New York is defined by a culture of self-starters who hustle.

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  • We're looking for a confident self-starter who is interested in engaging with our community, as well as effectively producing content.

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  • They needed someone who is a self-starter and is not afraid of hard work.

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  • He or she is expected to be a self-starter, an independent problem solver, and a strong team player.

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  • What makes the divide so much more unfortunate, as Matt points out, is that techies are, by and large, inclined to be self-starters and active learners.

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  • Ashford University (AU) is seeking a highly motivated self-starter to reform and reorganize its Online Writing Center (OWC).

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  • The ideal candidate is a self-starter who takes initiative and makes decisions independently.

Antonyms

295 1.6

A person who supports a leader and accepts their direction

182 2.8

Relying on someone else for help or support

How Proactive

go-getter
16 5.0
self-starter
2 5.6
participant
295 2.4
follower
295 1.6
bystander
84 3.4

Surface Forms

self-starter singular
self-starters plural

Morphology

self-starter = self + starter (transparent) = self + start + er

The person sense is a straightforward extension: someone who starts things independently = 'self' + 'starter'.

Etymology

Self-starter for a person uses the same parts: self- 'by oneself' and starter 'one who starts', so it describes someone who begins work or a project without being told.