ambitious

adjective

am·bi·tious am-ˈbi-shəs How to pronounce ambitious (audio)

: having or controlled by ambition : having a desire to be successful, powerful, or famous

an ambitious young executive

: having a desire to achieve a particular goal : aspiring

ambitious for power

: resulting from, characterized by, or showing ambition

an ambitious film

ambitiously adverb

ambitiousness noun

Synonyms

aspiring
go-getting
hard-driving
pushing
self-seeking

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Example Sentences

The company was created by two very ambitious young men in the early 1900s. This 500-page book is her most ambitious effort yet. Your plans for the future are very ambitious. It was too ambitious a task for just one person.

Recent Examples on the Web At least until the end of Xi’s third term in 2027, its leaders will still be ambitious, still bent on absorbing Taiwan, still intent on supplanting the United States as the dominant power in Asia.

Doyle Mcmanus, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2022 But some might say Feid, a reggaeton singer-songerwriter who has been on the rise for years, wasn’t ambitious enough in this case.

Luis Gomez, Billboard, 11 Sep. 2022 Peter Tufts said Charlie’s friends and family didn’t want to be overly ambitious, with 16 teams aiming to raise $50,000.

Kevin Cullen, BostonGlobe.com, 8 Sep. 2022 The script may be overly ambitious, but there is still plenty here for fans of Sherlock Holmes or murder mysteries in general to enjoy.

Emily Mcclanathan, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2022 San Antonio got its first look Monday at arguably the most ambitious restaurant project to open in the city since the COVID-19 outbreak.

Paul Stephen, San Antonio Express-News, 30 Aug. 2022 Where August is lazy and hazy, September is overly ambitious.

Michael Alberty | For The Oregonian/oregonlive, oregonlive, 27 Aug. 2022 The site's opening on September 2, more than 50 years after work at the site began, marks the fulfillment of Heizer's most ambitious and career-defining project.

Benjamin Sutton, CNN, 22 Aug. 2022 Yet a project as ambitious as returning to the moon is not always a political winner.

Wired, 13 Aug. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Middle English ambicious "overweening, craving," borrowed from Middle French & Latin; Middle French ambicieus "striving for success, seeking glory," borrowed from Latin ambitiōsus "anxious to win favor, eager for advancement," from ambitiō "act of soliciting for votes, desire for advancement" + -ōsus -ous — more at ambition entry 1

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

单词	ambitiousness
释义	ambitious adjective am·bi·tious am-ˈbi-shəs 1 a : having or controlled by ambition : having a desire to be successful, powerful, or famous an ambitious young executive b : having a desire to achieve a particular goal : aspiring ambitious for power 2 : resulting from, characterized by, or showing ambition an ambitious film ambitiously adverb ambitiousness noun Synonyms aspiring go-getting hard-driving pushing self-seeking See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences The company was created by two very ambitious young men in the early 1900s. This 500-page book is her most ambitious effort yet. Your plans for the future are very ambitious. It was too ambitious a task for just one person. Recent Examples on the Web At least until the end of Xi’s third term in 2027, its leaders will still be ambitious, still bent on absorbing Taiwan, still intent on supplanting the United States as the dominant power in Asia. Doyle Mcmanus, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2022 But some might say Feid, a reggaeton singer-songerwriter who has been on the rise for years, wasn’t ambitious enough in this case. Luis Gomez, Billboard, 11 Sep. 2022 Peter Tufts said Charlie’s friends and family didn’t want to be overly ambitious, with 16 teams aiming to raise $50,000. Kevin Cullen, BostonGlobe.com, 8 Sep. 2022 The script may be overly ambitious, but there is still plenty here for fans of Sherlock Holmes or murder mysteries in general to enjoy. Emily Mcclanathan, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2022 San Antonio got its first look Monday at arguably the most ambitious restaurant project to open in the city since the COVID-19 outbreak. Paul Stephen, San Antonio Express-News, 30 Aug. 2022 Where August is lazy and hazy, September is overly ambitious. Michael Alberty \| For The Oregonian/oregonlive, oregonlive, 27 Aug. 2022 The site's opening on September 2, more than 50 years after work at the site began, marks the fulfillment of Heizer's most ambitious and career-defining project. Benjamin Sutton, CNN, 22 Aug. 2022 Yet a project as ambitious as returning to the moon is not always a political winner. Wired, 13 Aug. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Middle English ambicious "overweening, craving," borrowed from Middle French & Latin; Middle French ambicieus "striving for success, seeking glory," borrowed from Latin ambitiōsus "anxious to win favor, eager for advancement," from ambitiō "act of soliciting for votes, desire for advancement" + -ōsus -ous — more at ambition entry 1 First Known Use 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Phrases Containing ambitious ambitious for ambitious for Kids Definition ambitious adjective am·bi·tious am-ˈbi-shəs 1 : possessing a desire for success, honor, or power 2 : not easily done or achieved She has an ambitious plan to become a doctor. ambitiousness noun as in ambition eager desire for personal advancement for sheer ambitiousness, few professions can rival the modeling world Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance ambition aspiration determination motivation opportunism competitiveness initiative energy greed go-getting aggression diligence industry passion push enterprise hustle eagerness daring assertiveness pretentiousness spirit avarice drive go pushiness avidity ardor keenness overambitiousness killer instinct hunger Antonyms & Near Antonyms indifference apathy unconcern laziness indolence inertia lethargy halfheartedness idleness shiftlessness sloth See More
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ambitious

adjective

Synonyms

Example Sentences

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Phrases Containing ambitious

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adjective

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