self-starter

noun
UK: /ˌself ˈstɑː.tər/
US: /ˌself ˈstɑːr.t̬ɚ/

  1. A person who is able to work effectively and independently without needing to be told what to do.

    1. She is a self-starter and needs little direction.
    2. As a self-starter, he quickly identified and resolved the company's key marketing issues.

Synonyms

initiative motivated proactive enterprising go-getter
self-starter adjective

  1. Relating to a person who is proactive and takes initiative.

    1. The job requires a self-starter attitude.
    2. We need self-starter employees who can think outside the box and contribute fresh ideas.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "self-starter" is /ˌself ˈstɑː.tər/ in British English and /ˌself ˈstɑːr.t̬ɚ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "self-starter": initiative, motivated, proactive, enterprising, go-getter.

Example usage of "self-starter": "She is a self-starter and needs little direction.". More examples on the page.