ambitious

Meanings

• adjective

  Having a strong desire to achieve something, typically requiring determination and hard work.

  - "His ambitious plans for the future inspired everyone around him."
  - "She was ambitious in her pursuit of a career in law."

• adjective

  Showing a desire to be successful, particularly in a professional or business context.

  - "The ambitious salesperson set a new record for the company."
  - "The ambitious project required a large investment."

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Pronunciation

1. /æmˈbɪʃ.əs/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=2453826"

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Antonyms

nonambitious , unambitious

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Synonyms

aspiring , showy

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with ambitious
minion , mission , session , vision

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Variants

List of all variants of ambitious that leads to same result
ambitious , ambitiously , ambitiousness , ambitiousnesses , ambitious for

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Etymology

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From Latin ambitionem (a striving, a desiring), from ambire (to go around, to surround)

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Trivia

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1. The term 'ambitious' was first used in English in the 15th century.

2. The word 'ambitious' is derived from the Latin word 'ambitionem', which means 'a striving, a desiring'.

3. In ancient Rome, an 'ambition' was a formal declaration of one's political aspirations.

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Related Concepts

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1. goal-setting: Ambition is closely related to the concept of setting and working towards personal or professional goals.

2. determination: Ambition requires a strong sense of determination and the willingness to work hard to achieve one's goals.

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Culture

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The term 'ambitious' has been used extensively in literature and art to describe characters who strive for greatness or success. In music, the term is often used in song titles or lyrics to convey a sense of determination or aspiration.

How to Memorize "ambitious"

1. visualize
   

   - To memorize 'ambitious', visualize a person with a determined look in their eyes, setting a goal and working hard to achieve it.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'ambitious' with the concept of reaching for the stars or striving for greatness.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Ambitious Anaconda' to remember the definition: A (ambitious) M (person) B (has) I (an) T (enacious) I (interest) O (in) S (something)

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