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ambition

[am-bish-uhn] / æmˈbɪʃ ən /
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
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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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But the company just announced it was putting that ambition on pause..

From Slate • May 3, 2026

Opening her journal, she committed to paper her ambition to make a living as an artist.

From BBC • May 2, 2026

The company has an ambition to reach a margin of 8% to 10% in 2030.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

In her new book, ‘Start With Yourself,’ fashion mogul Emma Grede offers a blueprint for ambition that focuses on grounding your vision and saying ‘no’ to distractions.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 27, 2026

For what she lacked in money, she possessed in ambition and faith.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny

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