Ambitious

/æmˈbɪʃəs/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Having a strong desire for success, achievement, or distinction.

She was an ambitious young woman, determined to make her mark in the business world.

Requiring a great deal of effort or resources; challenging.

The ambitious project aims to transform the entire city skyline.

Eager to achieve or obtain something, often to an excessive degree.

His ambitious plans for the year included starting a new company and running a marathon.

Late Middle English: from Latin 'ambitiosus', from 'ambitio' meaning 'to go around' or 'desire for office'.

ambitious plans

Plans that require significant effort and commitment to achieve.

overly ambitious

Having goals or plans that are unrealistic or unattainable.

ambitious nature

A personality type characterized by a strong desire to succeed.

ambition

A strong drive for success or achievement.

aspiration

A hope or ambition of achieving something.

drive

The motivation to pursue goals or ambitions.

Go-getter

She's a real go-getter, always pushing for success.

Hustler

As a hustler, he constantly seeks new opportunities to rise in his career.