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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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Since then, North Korea restored the second warship and has laid out ambitions to build two destroyers every year.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

The ambitions of this president are pretty dramatic.

From Slate • May 7, 2026

"This order reflects our long-term discipline and the scale of our ambitions," he said in a statement.

From Barron's • May 7, 2026

He has been filmed throughout the campaign giving his pre-match team talks, which often include reminders of his players' abilities and their ambitions.

From BBC • May 6, 2026

The system almost guaranteed imperial ambitions and exuberant construction plans.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann