ambitious

Definition for ambitious

adjective as in desiring success

Strongest matches

aggressive, determined, earnest, energetic, enthusiastic, resourceful

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anxious, ardent, aspiring, avid, ball of fire, bent upon, climbing, come on, come on strong, designing, desirous, driving, eager, eager beaver, enterprising, fireball, get up and go, go-getter, goal-oriented, hard ball, high-reaching, hopeful, hungry, industrious, inspired, intent, longing, power-loving, purposeful, pushing, pushy, self-starting, sharp, soaring, striving, thirsty, vaulting, zealous

adjective as in requiring great effort, ability

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arduous, bold, challenging, demanding, difficult, energetic, grandiose, impressive, visionary

Weak matches

elaborate, exacting, formidable, hard, industrious, lofty, pretentious, severe, strenuous

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The biggest cut was $1.2 billion for California’s ambitious project to develop clean hydrogen known as the Alliance for Renewable Clean Hydrogen Energy Systems, or ARCHES.

From Los Angeles Times

"They are so hungry to succeed, and so ambitious, and of course we want to keep them pushing, and it is really easy to keep the focus high," said Glasner.

From BBC

The company's board also said Musk could receive a pay package worth over $1tn if he hits a list of ambitious targets over the next decade.

From BBC

You can absolutely make your own — I love this King Arthur recipe, if you’re feeling ambitious — but in the immortal words of Ina, store-bought really is fine here.

From Salon

The memorial is an ambitious project, incorporating a proposal for a physical and digital presence.

From BBC

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