ambitious
adjective/æmˈbɪʃəs/
Frequency rank: #4,476 most common English word
Meaning
Having a strong desire to succeed or achieve something.
Example sentence
She has always been very ambitious about achieving her goals.
Synonyms & related words
- driven
- motivated
- determined
- aspiring
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