Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word Having a strong desire to achieve something, especially through hard work and determination.
Ambitious
/æmˈbɪʃəs/Synonyms:
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Examples:
Was he not poor and vain and ambitious?
And he had plans for it, ambitious plans.
"What do you mean by ambitious?" replied the youth.
Etymology:
The word ambitious originates from the Latin term ambitiosus, which means striving for favor, derived from ambitio, indicating a desire for advancement. The usage of the term in English dates back to the 14th century.
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