Ambitious synonyms

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high flying
Characterized by ambition
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grand (related)
Having more importance than others; principal:
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determined
The definition of determined is someone with their mind made up about something.
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goal-oriented
Characterized by ambition
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emulous of fame
Characterized by ambition
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intent
The definition of intent is being focused on something.
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thirsty
Having a strong desire; craving
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difficult (related)
Hard, not easy, requiring much effort.
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unassuming (antonym)
Not assuming, pretentious, or forward; modest; retiring
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ostentatious
Intended to attract notice.
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striving
Characterized by ambition
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pushing
That pushes forward; pressing, driving.
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ardent
The definition of ardent is a deep level of enthusiasm or passion.
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overambitious
Ambitious to an excessive degree.
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challenging
Requiring the full application of one's abilities, attention, or resources:
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up-and-coming
Showing signs of advancement and ambitious development:
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aspiring
Striving for or desirous of reaching some (usually lofty) goal
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bold
Requiring or exhibiting courage or daring:
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eager
Excited by desire in the pursuit of any object; ardent to pursue, perform, or obtain; keenly desirous; hotly longing; earnest; zealous; impetuous; vehement.
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zealous
The definition of zealous is having passionate energy for a belief or purpose.
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opportunistic
Taking immediate advantage, often unethically, of any circumstance of possible benefit.
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hopeful
The definition of hopeful is feeling or giving a positive or optimistic attitude about some event or about the future.
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upwardly-mobile
Advancing or likely to advance in economic and social standing:
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vaulting
Reaching too far; exaggerated:
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indifferent (antonym)
Not particularly good or bad, large or small, right or wrong, etc.; fair, average, etc.
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unambitious (antonym)
Having little ambition for success or achievement
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content (antonym)
Ready to accept or acquiesce; willing:
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satisfied (antonym)
In a state of satisfaction.
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enterprising
Showing initiative and willingness to undertake new projects:
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emulous
Characterized or prompted by a spirit of rivalry.
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pretentious
Making claims, explicit or implicit, to some distinction, importance, dignity, or excellence
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indolent (antonym)
Causing little or no pain:
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energetic
Of or relating to energy.
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keen
Bitter; piercing; acrimonious; cutting; stinging; severe; as, keen satire or sarcasm.
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fulfilled (antonym)
desiring success
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facile (antonym)
The definition of facile is something that uses little effort or is easy to do.
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desire (related)
Full of ambition
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careeristic
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ambitiously (related)
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audacious (related)
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exciting (related)
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aspirational (related)
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innovative (related)
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imaginative (related)
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high-reaching
Characterized by ambition
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climbing
(Botany, of a plant) That climbs; that grows upwards by gripping onto a surface.
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aggressive
Fast growing; tending to spread quickly and invade:
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earnest
Ardent in the pursuit of an object; eager to obtain or do; zealous with sincerity; with hearty endeavour; heartfelt; fervent; hearty; — used in a good sense; as, earnest prayers.
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industrious
The definition of industrious is someone who is hardworking, dedicated and a problem solver.
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driven
Piled up or carried along by a current:
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itching
Characterized by ambition
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designing
Conniving; crafty.
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scheming
Given to forming schemes or plots; crafty, tricky, deceitful, etc.
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anxious for power
Characterized by ambition
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resourceful
Capable or clever; able to put available resources to efficient or ingenious use; using materials at hand wisely or efficiently.
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predatory
Living or characterized by the exploitation of others for personal gain:
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hustling
Characterized by ambition
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on the fast track
Characterized by ambition
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on-the-make
(Idiomatic) Actively seeking a romantic encounter or relationship.
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arduous
The definition of arduous is a way of describing something that is extremely tiring and difficult.
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formidable
The definition of formidable is something that causes fear and is difficult to overcome.
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lofty
Arrogant; haughty.
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lackadaisical (antonym)
The definition of lackadaisical is someone lacking spirit or interest.
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demanding
Requiring much endurance, strength, or patience.
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desirous
Having or expressing desire; desiring:
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showy
Attracting attention in a gaudy or flashy way
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easy (antonym)
Free from worry, anxiety, trouble, or pain:
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sky-aspiring
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ambitous (related)
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hungry
Experiencing a desire or need for food.
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enthusiastic
Having or showing enthusiasm; ardent
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driving
(Of wind, rain, etc): That drives forcefully; strong; forceful; violent
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avid
Having or marked by keen interest and enthusiasm:
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sharp
(Informal) Attractive or stylish:
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careerist
Of or pertaining to such a person or way of life
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pushy
Aggressively ambitious; overly assertive, bold or determined.
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power-hungry
Characterized by ambition
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Synonym Study

  • Emulous suggests ambition characterized by a competitive desire to equal or surpass another
  • Enterprising implies an energetic readiness to take risks or undertake new projects in order to succeed
  • Aspiring suggests a striving to reach some lofty end regarded as somewhat beyond one's normal expectations an aspiring young poet
  • Ambitious implies a striving for advancement, wealth, fame, etc., and is used with both favorable and unfavorable connotations
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