ambition

noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A strong desire to achieve something, typically requiring determination and hard work.

  2. 2.

    The desire and determination to achieve success, power, or fame.

  3. 3.

    A particular goal or aim that one is striving to achieve.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    blind ambition — ambition that ignores ethical considerations or consequences
  • •
    burning ambition — an extremely strong desire to succeed

Related words

See also: ambitious, aspiration, drive, goal

Etymology

From Latin ambitio ("a going around, especially of candidates soliciting votes"), from ambire ("to go around"), from amb- ("around") + ire ("to go").