ambitious
Translation
ambitious
Examples
She is a very ambitious student.
She is a very ambitious student.
He has an ambitious plan to start his own company.
He has an ambitious plan to start his own company.
Grammar Patterns
((to be)) ambitious to have a strong wish to be successful, powerful, or rich She is very ambitious.
an ambitious ((plan/project)) a plan or project that will need a lot of effort and skill to succeed It was an ambitious project.
Similar Words
Synonyms: aspiring, driven, determined; Antonyms: lazy, apathetic, unambitious
Etymology
From Latin 'ambitio' (a going around), especially of candidates for office in Rome to solicit votes. 'ambi-' (around) + 'ire' (to go).
Memory Tips
Picture someone going 'around' (ambi-) to achieve their goals, like a politician canvassing for votes.