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ambitions

NOUN

strong desire for success

Synonyms

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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

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

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disinterest

WEAK

contentment diffidence humility laziness satisfaction

NOUN

something desired

Synonyms

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aim aspiration desire dream goal hope objective purpose wish

STRONG

end enterprise intent mark target

Antonyms

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dislike hate hatred

WEAK

apathy contentment diffidence humility indifference laziness satisfaction

Example Sentences

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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

Playing all of this World Cup's matches at existing stadia helps with such ambitions.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 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

In order to efficiently scale its satellite launches, orbital data centers and interplanetary travel ambitions, SpaceX needs to develop a fully reusable spacecraft.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 6, 2026

The cautious Weaver, adding an expansion factor for Ernest’s ambitions but still thinking too small, had privately recalculated the budget at $ 1 million for construction and another $500,000 for ten years of operation.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik