aspirations

NOUN

goal, hope

Synonyms

STRONGEST

aim ambition desire dream eagerness endeavor inclination longing objective passion wish yearning

STRONG

ambitiousness craving direction hankering object pursuit push urge vocation work

WEAK

fire in the belly right stuff

Antonyms

STRONGEST

apathy dislike hate hatred indifference laziness

STRONG

entertainment fun pastime

Example Sentences

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Musk has major aspirations for Tesla’s autonomous vehicles, which nearly a year ago he claimed would “probably” be conducting ride-hailing for “half of the population of the U.S.” by the end of 2025.

From MarketWatch • Jul. 1, 2026

Watkins’ return is a momentous mile marker for a Trojans team that has serious national title aspirations this season.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 29, 2026

Like other national myths, this is all a mix of lies, truths and distortions of reality — and ideals and aspirations.

From Salon • Jun. 28, 2026

The last-place Mets fired manager Carlos Mendoza on Friday in a desperate attempt to salvage what remains of a campaign that began with championship aspirations.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 26, 2026

He believed that the ANC was the means to effect change in South Africa, the repository of black hopes and aspirations.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela