Ambition synonyms
ăm-bĭsh'ən
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Intense enthusiasm, as in working for a cause; ardent endeavor or devotion; ardor; fervor
A program or policy stipulating a service or benefit:
Strong love or affection
An intense and prolonged desire; yearning or appetite, as for affection or a food or drug
(Often followed by for or after) A strong, restless desire, longing, or mental inclination.
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Having great extent; covering a large area; vast
The definition of pretentious is someone or something that claims to be very important or grand.
appetite for fame
Eager desire
A wistful or melancholy longing.
An irritating sensation on the skin that makes one want to scratch the affected part
Aspiration is the act of getting rid of something from the body.
Energy, push, or aggressiveness:
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Intensity of emotion, especially strong desire, enthusiasm, or devotion.
eagerness for distinction
Eager desire
The degree of accuracy of a weapon or of a person aiming a weapon or propelled object:
Something worked toward or striven for; a goal.
Alfred Adler, believed that dreams were a problem solving device.
(Of an animal, usually a bird) Subsisting off live prey.
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The definition of an enterprise is a project, a willingness to take on a new project, an undertaking or business venture.
A reason for hope
The quality of being earnest; sincerity; seriousness.
A strong persistent yearning or desire, especially one that cannot be fulfilled.
The definition of hunger is the desire for something.
Any strong desire; craving
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Appetite is defined as a passion for something.
Greediness; strong appetite.
The capacity for work or vigorous activity:
(Historical) Supernatural inspiration or possession; inspired prophetic or poetic ecstasy
An inclination or tendency of a specified kind:
hunger for power
Eager desire
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love of glory
Eager desire
The definition of a push is the act of putting pressure on someone or something to get action.
(US, idiomatic) Everything that is required.
indifference (antonym)
Lack of concern, interest, or feeling; apathy
apathy (antonym)
Complete lack of emotion or motivation about a person, activity, or object; depression; lack of interest or enthusiasm; disinterest.
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purpose (related)
Something one intends to get or do; intention; aim
Seeking advancement
Striving for or desirous of reaching some (usually lofty) goal
Requiring or exhibiting courage or daring:
Desiring; having or characterized by desire
Highly complex, detailed, or sophisticated
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(Obs.) Jealous; envious
Having or showing great warmth of feeling; intensely devoted or earnest; ardent
The definition of keen is something sharp or intense.
Active to an excessive or abnormal degree:
1908, Frederic Bancroft and William A. Dunning, A Sketch of Carl Schurz's Political Career
Persevering and constant in effort or application; assiduous.
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Showing great attention or concern to another:
In the nature or manner of a workaholic.
A thing or person desired
The cessation of an effort, activity, state, or motion.
folie-de-grandeur
Delusion of grandeur
The act or process of initiating something.
Initiative is defined as the act of taking the first step.
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intendment
The true meaning or intention of something, especially of a law.
The definition of intention is a determination or plan to do a specific thing.
Limit or standard of action or fact.
An objective; goal
The state or quality of being ambitious.
The art of designing
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Intent is defined as something you plan or mean to do.
A sense of importance or purpose:
The purpose, aim, or goal of a specific action or effort:
The major idea or essential part of a concept or narrative:
An aim or intention:
The cause or intention underlying a given action or situation:
end in view
why-and-wherefore
Pursuit of professional advancement as one's chief or sole aim:
power hunger
personal-ambition (related)
commitment (related)
vision (related)
talent (related)
Displaying or characterized by strong enthusiasm or devotion; fervent:
humility (antonym)
The definition of humility is the quality or act of being humble.
contentment (antonym)
A source of satisfaction:
satisfaction (antonym)
Satisfaction is getting what you wanted or desired or the payment of a debt.
diffidence (antonym)
Diffidence is defined as lack of confidence or shyness.
planned (related)
What one intends to do or achieve
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