ambitious

adjective

(of a person or their character) Having or showing ambition; wanting a lot of power, honor, respect, superiority, or other distinction.

Resulting from, characterized by, or indicating, ambition

(followed by "of" or the infinitive) Very desirous

Hard to achieve.

Roots

ambiambi- · Latin · around, both eo-it · Latin · go

Synonyms for ambitious

overambitiousadj aspiringadj audaciousadj enterprisingadj venturesomeadj adventurousadj emulousadj eageradj daringadj grandioseadj enthusiasticadj

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