Definitions

ambition

[am-bish-uhn] / æmˈbɪʃ ən /

NOUN

strong desire for success

Synonyms

STRONGEST

appetite aspiration desire energy enthusiasm hope initiative longing love lust passion pretension spirit vigor yearning zeal

STRONG

ardor avidity craving drive eagerness earnestness emulation enterprise hankering hunger itch keenness moxie push striving thirst

WEAK

fire in belly get up and go right stuff

Antonyms

STRONGEST

apathy aversion disgust dislike distaste hate hatred idleness inactivity indifference lethargy pessimism repulsion

STRONG

disinterest

WEAK

contentment diffidence humility laziness satisfaction

NOUN

something desired

Synonyms

STRONGEST

aim aspiration desire dream goal hope objective purpose wish

STRONG

end enterprise intent mark target

Antonyms

STRONGEST

dislike hate hatred

WEAK

apathy contentment diffidence humility indifference laziness satisfaction

Example Sentences

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Sudanese authorities have encouraged Moscow’s ambitions, but, until now, remained coy about finalizing such a pact.

From The Wall Street Journal

By virtue of the Pentagon investigation, as well as rumors of his presidential ambitions, Kelly has received the lion’s share of attention.

From Salon

Regardless of whether Pathway fulfills its ambitions, it will at least get a chance to make its case to the market.

From The Wall Street Journal

The ambition had been to bring 13,000 delegates to Liverpool.

From BBC

There are, of course, limits to the ambition of togetherness.

From BBC

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