Synonyms for ambitious
æmˈbɪʃ əsam·bi·tious

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1. ambitiousadjective

   having a strong desire for success or achievement

   Synonyms:
   challenging

   Antonyms:
   shiftless, easy, unambitious, ambitionless

2. ambitious, challengingadjective

   requiring full use of your abilities or resources

   "ambitious schedule"; "performed the most challenging task without a mistake"

   Synonyms:
   challenging, intriguing, thought-provoking

   Antonyms:
   unambitious, shiftless, ambitionless, easy

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1. lady macbeth

   as she is in desire for power and is open to what it comes

   Submitted by joshyb on May 22, 2024  

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1. ambitiousadjective

   Synonyms:
   aspiring, eager for superiority, eager for distinction or fame

2. ambitiousadjective

   Synonyms:
   showy, pretentious

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1. ambitiousadjective

   Synonyms:
   aspiring, emulous, desirous, showy, pretentious, ostentatious

   Antonyms:
   unambitious, indifferent

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1. List of paraphrases for "ambitious":

   far-reaching, aspirational, challenging, bold

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1. Li Shuo:

   However, more ambitious actions are needed, it is in China’s self-interest to announce and implement further plans ahead of COP26.

2. Energy Commissioner Miguel Arias Canete:

   It must be an ambitious agreement. I have established our priorities and we are going to fight for them, it will be an extremely difficult negotiation, but what I have seen is that there is political will.

3. Senate Republican Leader Jean Fuller:

   What is clear is that ambitious and expensive pet programs like high-speed rail may be on the chopping block if these auction results continue.

4. Meredith Kelly:

   These fundraising totals mean Kirsten can continue to grow her operation in early states in ambitious ways, focused on introducing her to voters, building strong relationships and earning support in living rooms, tap rooms, coffee shops and college campuses.

5. Oscar Auliq-Ice:

   If a hater can directly influence your plans, then your plans aren’t ambitious enough.