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ambitious
[ am-bish-uhs ]
adjective
- having ambition; eagerly desirous of achieving or obtaining success, power, wealth, a specific goal, etc.:
The school is known for its ambitious students.
Antonyms: ,
- showing or caused by ambition or an earnest desire for achievement or distinction:
This season saw an ambitious attempt to break the record for number of wins in a single season.
- strongly desirous; eager:
It is common for children to be ambitious of love and approval.
- requiring exceptional effort, ability, etc.:
The candidate is proposing an ambitious program for eliminating all slums.
ambitious
/ æˈɪʃə /
adjective
- having a strong desire for success or achievement; wanting power, money, etc
- necessitating extraordinary effort or ability
an ambitious project
- often foll by of having a great desire (for something or to do something)
Derived Forms
- ˈپdzܲ, adverb
- ˈپdzܲԱ, noun
Other 51Թ Forms
- ·tdzܲ· adverb
- ·tdzܲ·Ա noun
- ԴDza·tdzܲ adjective
- non·tdzܲ· adverb
- non·tdzܲ·Ա noun
- v··tdzܲ adjective
- over··tdzܲ· adverb
- over··tdzܲ·Ա noun
- ܲa·tdzܲ adjective
- un·tdzܲ· adverb
- un·tdzܲ·Ա noun
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of ambitious1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
With “Jack in the Box” you weren’t necessarily concerned about charting, but you seem more ambitious with these releases.
And that would bring an unceremonious end to some of Trump's most ambitious efforts.
These may seem ambitious goals, but Dice has experience and a strong support system.
Ms Chandauka says she and her leadership team are focusing on the day-to-day operations of the charity, and looking forward to working with their supporters as "we recalibrate for an ambitious future".
Will its ambitious slate, including ‘A Minecraft Movie,’ turn around its prospects?
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