Associations to the word «Ambitious»

Wiktionary

AMBITIOUS, adjective. Possessing, or controlled by ambition; greatly or inordinately desirous of power, honor, office, superiority, or distinction.
AMBITIOUS, adjective. Strongly desirous—followed by "of" or the infinitive; as, ambitious to be or to do something.
AMBITIOUS, adjective. Springing from, characterized by, or indicating, ambition; showy; aspiring.
AMBITIOUS, adjective. Hard to achieve.

Dictionary definition

AMBITIOUS, adjective. Having a strong desire for success or achievement.
AMBITIOUS, adjective. Requiring full use of your abilities or resources; "ambitious schedule"; "performed the most challenging task without a mistake".

Wise words

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