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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
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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Only her carved cheekbones give off an impression of Lori’s hungry ambition.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

McKay said the ambition is to deploy up to 1 billion Canadian dollars, the equivalent of US$722 million, over the coming years to help companies build and scale in Canada.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

And judged against that ambition, what has the mission shown us in the six days since Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch and Jeremy Hansen lifted off on April 1st?

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

While some experts praised Musk’s ambition, others noted that Tesla and SpaceX lack experience with chip manufacturing.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

And what kind of ambition do you have?

From "Made You Up" by Francesca Zappia