ambition

Meaning

A strong desire to do or achieve something, typically requiring determination and hard work.

A strong desire to do or achieve something that demands determination and hard work.

a strong desire to do or to achieve something, typically requiring determination and hard work

Example Sentences

Their ambition is to build a quantum computer.

His ambition to become a doctor kept him motivated.

Her ambition is to become a successful doctor.

Synonyms

aspiration, goal, determination, drive

Entry 1

aspiration, goal

Entry 2

aspiration, determination, drive

Entry 3

aspiration, drive, determination, goal

Antonyms

indifference, apathy, lethargy, laziness, contentment

Entry 1

indifference, apathy

Entry 2

apathy, indifference, lethargy

Entry 3

apathy, laziness, contentment

Collocations

personal ambition, political ambition, fulfill ambition