Cool MateMeaning of Ambitious
determined to be successful, rich, powerful, etc.
In simple words: Wanting to achieve a lot or succeed
Ambitious in a sentence
- She is very ambitious and always strives to achieve her goals.
- His ambitious plans for the company impressed the investors.
- The ambitious student stayed up late to complete her project.
- Many ambitious people take risks to reach their dreams.
- Their ambitious project is set to transform the industry.
How to use Ambitious
Use 'ambitious' to describe a person's goals or plans. It's appropriate in both personal and professional contexts but may seem too strong in casual conversations.
Grammar pattern
ambitious + object
Memory hint
Think of 'a big fish'—ambitious people want to swim in the big pond of success.
Related words
Synonyms for Ambitious
- determined
- aspiring
- driven
- goal-oriented
- enterprising
Opposites of Ambitious
- unambitious
- complacent
- laid-back
Common mistakes with Ambitious
- Using 'ambitious' to describe a person's character without context
- Confusing 'ambitious' with 'greedy' which has a negative connotation
- Mispronouncing the word, often stressing the wrong syllable
Ambitious appears in
Ambitious in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
طموح
يريد تحقيق الكثير أو النجاح
- Bengaliবাংলা
উচ্চাকাঙ্ক্ষী
অনেক কিছু অর্জন করতে বা সফল হতে চাওয়া
- GermanDeutsch
Ehrgeizig
Will viel erreichen oder erfolgreich sein
- SpanishEspañol
Ambicioso
Querer lograr mucho o tener éxito
- Persianفارسی
مشتاق به موفقیت
خواستار دستیابی به چیزهای زیاد یا موفقیت
- FrenchFrançais
Ambitieux
Qui a de grandes ambitions, qui veut réussir
- Hindiहिन्दी
महत्वाकांक्षी
बहुत कुछ हासिल करने या सफल होने की चाहत रखना
- ItalianItaliano
Ambizioso/a
Che vuole ottenere molto o avere successo
- PortuguesePortuguês
Ambicioso
Querendo conquistar muito ou ter sucesso
- RussianРусский
Амбициозный
Желающий многого достичь или добиться успеха
- Urduاردو
پرتلاش، بلندپرواز
بہت کچھ حاصل کرنے یا کامیاب ہونے کی خواہش رکھنا
- Chinese中文
有雄心的
想要取得很多成就或成功
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Frequently asked questions about Ambitious
What does Ambitious mean?
Wanting to achieve a lot or succeed
What is the definition of Ambitious?
determined to be successful, rich, powerful, etc.
How do you use Ambitious in a sentence?
She is very ambitious and always strives to achieve her goals.
Can you give another example of Ambitious?
His ambitious plans for the company impressed the investors.
What are synonyms for Ambitious?
Common alternatives include determined, aspiring, driven, goal-oriented, enterprising.
What is the opposite of Ambitious?
Opposite meanings include unambitious, complacent, laid-back.
What words go with Ambitious?
It commonly pairs with be, seem, extremely, fairly, very, for, be, seem, extremely, fairly, very, in.
What are common mistakes when using Ambitious?
Using 'ambitious' to describe a person's character without context Confusing 'ambitious' with 'greedy' which has a negative connotation Mispronouncing the word, often stressing the wrong syllable
How do you pronounce Ambitious?
US: /["/æmˈbɪʃəs/"]/, UK: /["/æmˈbɪʃəs/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Ambitious?
Use 'ambitious' to describe a person's goals or plans. It's appropriate in both personal and professional contexts but may seem too strong in casual conversations.
What CEFR level is Ambitious?
"Ambitious" is at B1 level on the CEFR scale.