ambitions

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strong desire for success n.
something desired n.

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

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ambitions

Hunt is not afraid to voice her bold ambitions.

From BBC ● Aug. 17, 2026

German energy giant RWE said it will abandon wind leases off the coast of New York, Louisiana and Northern California near Humboldt, further challenging the Golden State’s clean energy ambitions.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 16, 2026

There’s a world where A.I.-assisted short films could improve in quality and possibly inspire less-recognized creatives to realize their ambitions.

From Slate ● Aug. 16, 2026

Tehran has shown caution when facing existential threats, scaling back its ambitions and accepting soft compromises on its nuclear program.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 13, 2026

Usually they are not experts: their ambitions and fantasies are strong enough to brush aside the doubts which more cautious men might have.

From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer