Definitions

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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Projects were being offered funding if they could demonstrate an ambition to "integrate sustainable technologies to decarbonise industrial operations".

From BBC

"I'm waiting in the hope of fulfilling my ambition, which is tied to the reopening of the crossing," said Hawajri, 18.

From Barron's

At the beginning of the season-opening Grand Slam, Djokovic insisted he did not feel this fortnight was "make or break" for his ambition of hitting the magic number of 25.

From BBC

This is not a failure of imagination, or care, or ambition.

From Salon

"Right now I don't want to think about tennis, but my ambitions are still the same," Sabalenka said.

From BBC

ambition

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