Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word A strong desire to achieve something, typically requiring hard work and determination
Ambition
/æmˈbɪʃən/Synonyms:
Antonyms:
Examples:
Her ambition is to become a doctor.He lacks the ambition to start his own business.
Etymology:
From Middle English ambicioun, borrowed from Old French ambicion, from Latin ambitiō, meaning a going around, canvassing for votes, from ambiō, go around.
Usage Statistics:
13 mentions per 1 million words 
Hint: Frequency according to COCA
Moderate
Hint: Frequency according to COCA
© 2026 Lithium Lab Pte Ltd