ambition
word
/æmˈbɪʃən/
am-BI-shuhn
/æmbˈɪʃən/
am-BI-shuhn
Definition
A strong desire to achieve something or to be successful, often through hard work and determination.
Usage & Nuances
Generally used in formal and neutral contexts. Common collocations: 'have ambition', 'show ambition', 'lack ambition', 'drive and ambition'. Can be positive (hardworking) or negative (too eager, ruthless) depending on context.
Spanish: ambiciónPortuguese (BR): ambiçãoPortuguese (PT): ambiçãoChinese (Simplified): 雄心 - 抱负Chinese (Traditional): 雄心 - 抱負Hindi: महत्त्वाकांक्षाArabic: طموحBengali: আকাঙ্ক্ষা - উচ্চাকাঙ্ক্ষাRussian: амбиция - честолюбиеJapanese: 野心 - 大志Vietnamese: tham vọngKorean: 야망 - 포부Turkish: hırs - hedefUrdu: حوصلہ - خواہشIndonesian: ambisi
Example Sentences
Her ambition really drives her to work harder every day.
natural
Her ambition is to become a doctor.
basic
He has a lot of ambition.
basic
Without ambition, people often stay in the same place.
basic
You need both talent and ambition to succeed in this field.
natural
My biggest ambition is to start my own company someday.
natural