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ambitious

Pronunciation: [æmˈbɪʃəs]

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Learn how to use ambitious in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “personal goals”

(adjective) having a strong desire to achieve something important. If a person is ambitious, they really want to reach big goals, like getting a great job or becoming very successful.

Example

She is ambitious and wants to be a doctor when she grows up.

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He is not ambitious and is happy just going to school and playing video games.

Example

What are some ambitious goals you have for your future?

Context: “plans or projects”

(adjective) involving a lot of effort or some big goals. When someone has an ambitious project or idea, it takes a lot of work and determination to make it happen.

Example

The school's plan to build a new playground is very ambitious and will take a lot of effort.

Example

The project's goals were not ambitious enough to inspire the team.

Example

Do you think our plan for the science fair is too ambitious?

How to pronounce ambitious

Pronunciation: [æmˈbɪʃəs]

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