ambitious

/æmˈbɪʃ.əs/ · adjective

Meaning

(of a person or their character) Having or showing ambition; wanting a lot of power, honor, respect, superiority, or other distinction.
(followed by "of" or the infinitive) Very desirous
Resulting from, characterized by, or indicating, ambition
Hard to achieve.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

aspiring(English)aspirant(English)driven(English)overambitious(English)would-be(English)enterprising(English)pushy(English)compulsive(English)undertaking(English)agenda(English)plan(English)plans(English)

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Sources

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