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Meaning of ambitious

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

ambitious

Pronunciation:/æmˈbɪʃ.əs/

adjective

Definitions

  1. (of a person or their character) Having or showing ambition; wanting a lot of power, honor, respect, superiority, or other distinction.

    Example: an ambitious person

  2. (followed by "of" or the infinitive) Very desirous

  3. Resulting from, characterized by, or indicating, ambition

    Example: an ambitious attempt to take power

    Synonyms:aspiringshowy
  4. Hard to achieve.