ambitious — Having strong desire for success, achievement, or distinction; showing determination to achieve one's goals through hard work and dedication.
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: Having strong desire for success, achievement, or distinction; showing determination to achieve one's goals through hard work and dedication.
Pronunciation (IPA): /æmˈbɪʃəs/
Korean meaning: 야심찬, 포부가 큰
Korean pronunciation: 앰-비-셔스 (강세: 비)
Example Sentences
- My cat is so ambitious that she's planning to take over the neighborhood by next Tuesday.
- The ambitious startup aims to revolutionize the way we order pizza.
- Her ambitious plan to read 100 books this year lasted exactly three days.
ambitious
ADJECTIVE//æmˈbɪʃəs//
Having strong desire for success, achievement, or distinction; showing determination to achieve one's goals through hard work and dedication.
Having strong desire for success, achievement, or distinction; showing determination to achieve one's goals through hard work and dedication.
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Origin
From Latin 'ambitiosus,' derived from 'ambire' meaning 'to go around' or 'to canvass for votes.' In ancient Rome, politicians would walk around seeking support from voters, which led to the meaning of 'seeking honor or advancement.'
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“My cat is so ambitious that she's planning to take over the neighborhood by next Tuesday.”
“The ambitious startup aims to revolutionize the way we order pizza.”
“Her ambitious plan to read 100 books this year lasted exactly three days.”
“The company's ambitious expansion into international markets paid off.”
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