ambitiousness

noun

Pronunciation: æmˈbɪʃəsnəs

Definition

A strong desire to achieve success, power, or wealth.

Examples

• The ambitiousness of the new project surprised the entire board of directors.

• He tempered his natural ambitiousness with a commitment to team collaboration.

• Critics often mistake her drive for simple ambitiousness, ignoring her genuine passion for the cause.

Synonyms of ambitiousness

Words with a similar meaning to ambitiousness:

• drive
• ambition
• determination
• aspiration

Antonyms of ambitiousness

Words with the opposite meaning to ambitiousness:

• apathy
• indifference

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