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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Today, Yongbyon remains central to the regime’s expanding nuclear ambitions.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

Some analysts have cast doubt over these ambitions in a regional market that is saturated with competitors such as Dubai's Emirates, Qatar Airways and Etihad.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

As Allen’s media ambitions have expanded beyond comedy and syndicated talk shows, so has his company.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

China wants stability on its border and influence in Pyongyang, but without being dragged into crises triggered by North Korea's nuclear ambitions.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

Those with broader ambitions had to somehow find their way into a private school, and from there to a university in the United States or England.

From "Outliers" by Malcolm Gladwell