ambitions

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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Latinos make up nearly 37% of the L.A. electorate, making their votes crucial for anyone with mayoral ambitions.

From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2026

While Cohere will continue to call Toronto its global home, Pineau said the company's ambitions stretch well beyond its borders.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

Above all, its electric vehicle ambitions in North America have collapsed.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

For the best part of a year, Angela Rayner's political ambitions have been stifled by an investigation into her tax affairs.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

Germany’s ambitions were seen as a threat to Britain’s naval dominance.

From "The War to End All Wars: World War I" by Russell Freedman