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Ambitious

adjective
/æmˈbɪʃ.əs/

Meaning

having strong desire for success or achievement; aspiring
Having a strong desire to succeed or achieve something.

Example Sentences

She is ambitious and works hard to achieve her goals.

She is very ambitious and wants to become a doctor.

Example Expressions

ambitious goal

Synonyms

determined, driven, aspiring, goal-oriented, motivated, enterprising
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determined, driven, aspiring, goal-oriented
Entry 2
aspiring, determined, motivated, driven, enterprising

Antonyms

unambitious, lazy, content, satisfied, unmotivated, indifferent
Entry 1
unambitious, lazy, content, satisfied
Entry 2
unmotivated, lazy, indifferent

Collocations

ambitious plans, ambitious person, ambitious goals, ambitious plan, ambitious project, ambitious goal
Entry 1
ambitious plans, ambitious person, ambitious goals
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ambitious plan, ambitious project, ambitious goal, ambitious person

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