æmˈbɪʃən

Definitions

1. noun

A strong and unyielding desire to achieve something, often accompanied by a willingness to work hard and overcome obstacles to attain it.

“Her ambition to become a doctor drove her to study for long hours every day.”

2. noun

A desire to achieve a high level of success, often in a particular field or profession.

“He had great ambition to become a successful businessman, and he was willing to take risks to get there.”

3. noun

A strong and unyielding desire to attain a goal, often accompanied by a willingness to sacrifice other things in order to achieve it.

“Her ambition to climb the corporate ladder led her to make difficult choices about her personal life.”