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/æmˈbɪʃ.ən/
Meaning & Definition
noun
A strong desire to do or achieve something, typically requiring determination and hard work.
Her ambition to become a doctor motivated her to study late into the night.
The object of one's desires or achievements; a goal.
His ambition was to start his own business and become financially independent.
The desire and determination to achieve success.
Despite facing many obstacles, her ambition pushed her to keep striving for success.
An eagerness to elevate one’s social status or attain wealth.
His ambition for social recognition led him to take risks that others would shy away from.
Etymology
from Latin 'ambitio', meaning 'a going around, a striving for' derived from 'amb-ire' meaning 'to go around'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
big ambitions:
Aiming for significant achievements or success.
burning ambition:
An intense desire to achieve something.
ambition knows no bounds:
The idea that one’s aspirations can be limitless.
Related Words
Slang Meanings
Get in where you fit in
She’s really ambitious, always looking for ways to get in where you fit in.
Climbing the ladder
He is all about climbing the ladder in his career with his ambition.