Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Showing results for ambitious. Search instead for ambitus.
Definitions

ambitious

[am-bish-uhs] / æmˈbɪʃ əs /




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.

"I'm ambitious and this is quite important for me going forward," Farke said before Sunday's final home game of the season against Brighton.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

This is the least intentional of this trio of gormless, spray-and-pray LPs but perhaps the most layered and ambitious.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

That pledge will be put to the test in Wednesday's address in parliament which Downing Street said will unveil an "ambitious programme" to make Britain a "stronger, fairer" country.

From Barron's • May 13, 2026

European turnaround specialist Mutares, which has ambitious U.S. expansion plans, called times of uncertainty “diamond” opportunities.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

His brown hair was combed into a moderately high pompadour and had the slick appearance that came with the overly ambitious application of Wild Root Cream Oil.

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy




Vocabulary lists containing ambitious


Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Look it up. Learn it forever.

Remember "ambitious" for good with VocabTrainer. Expand your vocabulary effortlessly with personalized learning tools that adapt to your goals.

Take me to Vocabulary.com