ambitions

NOUN

strong desire for success

Synonyms

STRONGEST

appetite aspiration desire energy enthusiasm hope initiative longing love lust passion pretension spirit vigor yearning zeal

STRONG

ardor avidity craving drive eagerness earnestness emulation enterprise hankering hunger itch keenness moxie push striving thirst

WEAK

fire in belly get up and go right stuff

Antonyms

STRONGEST

apathy aversion disgust dislike distaste hate hatred idleness inactivity indifference lethargy pessimism repulsion

STRONG

disinterest

WEAK

contentment diffidence humility laziness satisfaction

NOUN

something desired

Synonyms

STRONGEST

aim aspiration desire dream goal hope objective purpose wish

STRONG

end enterprise intent mark target

Antonyms

STRONGEST

dislike hate hatred

WEAK

apathy contentment diffidence humility indifference laziness satisfaction

Example Sentences

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UBS’s 11th annual Billionaire Ambitions Report found that only 63% of surveyed billionaires said North America offered the greatest opportunity for returns over the next year, down from 80% in last year’s survey.

From Barron's • Dec. 5, 2025

Ambitions of winning the match were abandoned by the first ball of the day, there was noticeable frustration at Pat Cummins' tactics and the chaos caused by Bairstow and Anderson was comical.

From BBC • Jul. 21, 2023

Ambitions to become a jewelry designer were never on her radar until her off-duty experiments started garnering attention every time she wore them.

From Washington Post • Nov. 11, 2021

Lofty Ambitions In the FAA’s nearly 40 years of commercial rocket oversight, the agency has never permitted anyone to launch vertical rockets directly over populated areas closer than 500 miles away.

From The Verge • Sep. 22, 2021

Ambitions like these had a manorial flavor that did not displease her.

From The Valiants of Virginia by Rives, Hallie Erminie