ambitious
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Veronica Dagher is an award-winning Wall Street Journal personal finance reporter and the author of the WSJ ebook “Resilience: How 20 Ambitious Women Used Obstacles to Fuel Their Success.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 18, 2026
As Lorraine puts it: "Ambitious is fine. Being ambitious is a beautiful thing, but just learn to say no more often."
From BBC • Oct. 19, 2025
Ambitious politicians often publish an autobiographical book as they explore whether to launch a presidential campaign.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 26, 2025
Ambitious, high-level targets often catalyze funding that filters down to researchers, she says.
From Science Magazine • Jun. 13, 2024
Ambitious people, mannered people, neurotic people, high-society people—the kind of people who make life in the city so interesting—became unbearable to me.
From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover
Vocabulary lists containing ambitious
The SAT: Words to Capture Tone, List 4
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
The New SAT: Words to Capture Tone
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
