Meaning & use

ambition

noun·Everyday

A strong desire to achieve success, power, or a particular goal.

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Her ambition was to open her own bakery before turning thirty.

The young politician's ambition was obvious from the way he networked at every event.

A note on using this word

Ambition can be neutral or even admirable, but it sometimes carries a negative shade suggesting ruthlessness or excessive self-interest.

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