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Ambitious

🔄 Synonyms of "Ambitious"

14 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

WordDefinition
challengingnounDifficult, hard to do.
hardnoun(of material or fluid) Solid and firm.
difficultverbHard, not easy, requiring much effort.
aggressivenounCharacterized by aggression; highly combative; prone to behave in a way that involves attacking (especially if unjustly) or arguing.
determinedDecided; resolute, possessing much determination; dogged.
drivenObsessed; passionately motivated to achieve goals.
aspirantnounSomeone who aspires (for high office, etc.)
enterprisingnounVery able and ingenious in business dealings or social advancement.
pushyOverly assertive, bold, or determined; aggressively ambitious.
compulsivenounUncontrolled or reactive and irresistible.
manque(postpositive) unable to fully realise one's ambitions; would-be
pushingnounThat pushes forward; pressing, driving.
overambitiousExcessively ambitious.
pushfulEnergetic; pushy.

↔️ Antonyms of "Ambitious"

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WordDefinition
unambitiousHaving little ambition for success or achievement
ambitionlessWithout ambition or motivation

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Ambitious"

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WordDefinition
aspiringHoping to become.
aspirantSeeking advancement.
drivenObsessed; passionately motivated to achieve goals.
overambitiousExcessively ambitious.
would-beAttempting or desiring something.
enterprisingVery able and ingenious in business dealings or social advancement.
pushyOverly assertive, bold, or determined; aggressively ambitious.
compulsiveUncontrolled or reactive and irresistible.
pushfulEnergetic; pushy.
hard(of material or fluid) Solid and firm.
challengingDifficult, hard to do.
determinedDecided; resolute, possessing much determination; dogged.
difficultHard, not easy, requiring much effort.
aggressiveCharacterized by aggression; highly combative; prone to behave in a way that involves attacking (especially if unjustly) or arguing.
pushingThat pushes forward; pressing, driving.
manque(postpositive) unable to fully realise one's ambitions; would-be
ambitionnoun(uncountable, countable) Eager or inordinate desire for some object that confers distinction, as preferment, honor, superiority, political power, or fame; desire to distinguish one's self from other people.
aspirationalBeing ambitious.
exactingMaking great demands; difficult to satisfy.
courageousOf a person, displaying or possessing courage.

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