Ambitions: meaning, definitions and examples

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ambitions

 

[ รฆmหˆbษชสƒษ™nz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

personal goals

Ambitions refer to strong desires and determination to achieve specific goals or success in life. It is the inner drive that motivates individuals to work hard and strive for excellence.

Synonyms

aspirations, dreams, goals

Examples of usage

  • My ambitions include becoming a successful entrepreneur.
  • She pursued her ambitions relentlessly, never giving up on her dreams.
Context #2 | Noun

career aspirations

Ambitions can also refer to one's career aspirations and the desire to progress professionally. It often involves setting high targets and working towards achieving them.

Synonyms

career goals, professional ambitions

Examples of usage

  • His ambitions in the field of medicine drove him to study hard and excel in his exams.
  • She had ambitious career goals and was determined to reach the top of her profession.
Context #3 | Noun

political ambitions

Ambitions can extend to the political realm, where individuals strive for power, influence, or leadership positions within a government or organization.

Synonyms

leadership goals, political aspirations

Examples of usage

  • The politician's ambitions to become the president were evident in his campaign speeches.
  • She harbored ambitions of running for office and making a difference in her community.

Translations

Translations of the word "ambitions" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น ambiรงรตes

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเคนเคคเฅเคตเคพเค•เคพเค‚เค•เฅเคทเคพเคเค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Ambitionen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ ambisi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฐะผะฑั–ั†ั–ั—

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ambicje

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้‡Žๆœ›

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท ambitions

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ambiciones

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท hฤฑrs

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์•ผ๋ง

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุทู…ูˆุญุงุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ambice

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ambรญcie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆŠฑ่ดŸ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ambicije

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ metnaรฐur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐะผะฑะธั†ะธัะปะฐั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒ›แƒ‘แƒ˜แƒชแƒ˜แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ambisiyalar

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ ambiciones

Etymology

The word 'ambitions' originated from the Latin word 'ambitio', meaning 'a going around' or 'a striving for favor'. Over time, it evolved to represent one's strong desires and goals. Ambitions have been a driving force for individuals throughout history, propelling them to achieve great feats and make significant contributions to society.

See also: ambitious.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #9,388 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.