ambitious

/æmˈbɪʃəs/

Definitions

1. adjective

having or showing a strong desire to do or achieve something, often requiring a lot of effort

“She was ambitious and wanted to start her own business.”

2. noun

a person who is ambitious

“He is a successful businessman and a true ambitious person.”

3. verb

to make someone ambitious or to make something ambitious

“The company is ambitious to expand its operations globally.”

Synonyms

  • aspiring
  • enterprising

Antonyms

  • apathetic
  • unambitious