Associations to the word «Ambition»
Noun
- Rivalry
- Justinian
- Napoleon
- Manhood
- Renown
- Cowardice
- Intellect
- Glory
- Aristocracy
- Pompey
- Realization
- Conquest
- Prudence
- Enmity
- Pretence
- Pursuing
- Temperament
- Thirst
- Obscurity
- Anjou
- Posterity
- Talent
- Indulgence
- Obstacle
- Dominion
- Wealth
- Mankind
- Consuming
- Curb
- Caesar
- Folly
- Balkans
- Firmness
- Genius
- Appetite
- Hope
- Fortune
- Enjoyment
- Princes
- Humility
- Indifference
- Revenge
- Happiness
- Guise
- Wickedness
- Craving
- Vocation
- Prompting
- Stupidity
- Throne
- Aversion
- Affection
- Empire
- Repose
- Eloquence
- Devotion
- Christendom
- Malice
- Overthrow
- Habsburg
- Extravagance
- Conqueror
- Aim
- Enthusiasm
- Brutus
- Eagerness
Adjective
Wiktionary
AMBITION, noun. (uncountable) (countable) Eager or inordinate desire for some object that confers distinction, as preferment, honor, superiority, political power, or literary fame; desire to distinguish one's self from other people.
AMBITION, noun. (countable) An object of an ardent desire.
AMBITION, noun. A desire, as in (sense 1), for another person to achieve these things.
AMBITION, noun. (uncountable) A personal quality similar to motivation, not necessarily tied to a single goal.
AMBITION, noun. (obsolete) The act of going about to solicit or obtain an office, or any other object of desire; canvassing.
AMBITION, verb. To seek after ambitiously or eagerly; to covet.
Dictionary definition
AMBITION, noun. A cherished desire; "his ambition is to own his own business".
AMBITION, noun. A strong drive for success.
AMBITION, verb. Have as one's ambition.
Wise words
When you have spoken the word, it reigns over you. When it
is unspoken you reign over it.