ambitious
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Definition
Someone who is ambitious has a strong desire to achieve success, power, or something important. It can also describe plans or projects that are very challenging or require a lot of effort.
Usage & Nuances
Generally positive when describing someone's drive for success, but can be negative if it seems selfish or too aggressive. Common collocations: 'ambitious goals', 'ambitious project', 'an ambitious person'. Not to be confused with 'greedy', which means only wanting more for oneself.
Example Sentences
She is very ambitious and wants to be a doctor.
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I admire people who are ambitious and never give up.
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They have an ambitious plan to build a new school.
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His ambitious goals motivate him to work hard.
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That’s a pretty ambitious idea—you think it’ll really work?
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Even as a kid, he was always ambitious about his dreams.
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