Meaning of the word ambitious in English
What does ambitious mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
ambitious
US /æmˈbɪʃ.əs/
UK /æmˈbɪʃ.əs/
Adjective
1.
having or showing a strong desire and determination to succeed
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She is an ambitious young lawyer.
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He has ambitious plans for his career.
2.
requiring a lot of effort, money, or time to be successful
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The project is very ambitious and will take years to complete.
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They set an ambitious goal to reduce emissions by 50%.
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