Ambition
A strong desire to achieve something, typically requiring determination and hard work; a drive for success, power, or distinction.
nounAmbition
A strong desire to achieve something, typically requiring determination and hard work; a drive for success, power, or distinction.
nounImagine This
Picture a determined inventor in a cluttered garage, sketching plans by a flickering light, saving every penny, relentlessly pursuing a breakthrough that could change the world.
Sounds Like
am-BIH-shun
Looks Like
ambitious
Remember This
Ambition is often linked to future goals and motivation; it can inspire achievement but may also lead to negative consequences if pursued without ethics or balance.
Other Forms
Connect With
aspiration, drive, determination, goal, dream, vision
Note
Use with care: 'ambition' is a noun (the drive) and is not interchangeable with 'ambitious' (an adjective) or 'ambition' used in the phrase 'ambitious plans' vs 'ambition' itself. Also, avoid conflating with mere wishful thinking; true ambition implies sustained effort.