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ambitious
adjective
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How to pronounce ambitious:

Definition of ambitious:

ambitious (adjective):
having a strong desire for success
having a strong desire for success or achievement.
having or controlled by ambition having a desire to be successful, powerful, or famous

Synonyms for ambitious:

vigorousresourcefulzealousindustriousenthusiasticaggressiveeagerintenthopefuladventurous
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Antonyms for ambitious:

indolentindifferentidlelazyslothfulsluggishunproductiveotioselacklusteruseless
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