ambition
nounHow many syllables in ambition?
There are 3 syllables in the word ambition.How to pronounce ambition:
Definition of ambition:
- ambition (noun):
- a cherished desire.
- something so desired
- an ardent desire for rank, fame, or power
Synonyms for ambition:
aggression
aim
ambitiousness
american dream
aspiration
competitiveness
design
desire
determination
diligence
dream
emulation
end
energy
enterprise
go-getting
goal
greed
holy grail
hope
hustle
industry
initiative
intent
intention
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Antonyms for ambition:
abhorrence
abomination
animosity
antipathy
apathy
apprehension
averseness
aversion
calm
calmness
comfort
consternation
coolness
cowardice
detestation
dilatoriness
directionlessness
disapproval
discouragement
disfavor
disfavour
disgust
disinclination
disinterest
dislike
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- whatever
- iconic
- dominate
- dimensions
- designer's
- Avinash
- advantage
- Sabrina
- renaissance
- explosion
- designer
- demeanor
- clarity
- graduate
- transgender
- jimberjawed
- elevate
- departure
- barbecue
- Ariyah
- waterfall
- usual
- Trinity
- squeezing
- overawe
- organize
- obliging
- grandiose
- caramel
- backyard
- staccado
- timotheus
- quillity
- locked-in
- Lionel
- hedonic
- destruction
- Caroline
- Bhavya
- Adwoa
- abigail
- Yajaira
- telephone
- tangerine
- rubber band
- penmanship
- Medusa
- maniac
- explorer
- exhausting
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