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10 Language-to-English DictionariesAmbitious
/æmˈbɪʃ.əs/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Having a strong desire for success or achievement.
"She is ambitious and aims to become the CEO of the company." - 2
Requiring much effort or resources to achieve.
"The ambitious project aims to reduce carbon emissions by 50% within a decade."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'ambitious' originates from the Latin 'ambitiosus', which means 'eager for favor or advancement'. It evolved through Middle English, where it retained the connotation of striving for success or recognition.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Ambitious" is said worldwide
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ambitieux
Transliteration: ɑ̃.bi.tjø
"Il est ambitieux et veut réussir dans la vie."
ehrgeizig
Transliteration: ˈeːɐ̯ˌɡaɪ̯t͡sɪç
"Sie ist ehrgeizig und strebt nach Erfolg."
ambizioso
Transliteration: am.biˈtsjo.zo
"Lui è ambizioso e vuole diventare un grande imprenditore."
ambicioso
Transliteration: am.biˈθjo.so
"Ella es ambiciosa y quiere alcanzar sus metas."
ambicioso
Transliteration: ɐ̃.biˈzjuz.u
"Ele é ambicioso e deseja ter sucesso na carreira."
महत्त्वाकांक्षी
Transliteration: mahatvākāṅkṣī
"वह महत्त्वाकांक्षी है और अपने लक्ष्यों को प्राप्त करना चाहती है।"
雄心勃勃
Transliteration: xióng xīn bó bó
"她雄心勃勃，想要在事业上取得成功。"
야망 있는
Transliteration: yamang inneun
"그녀는 야망이 있는 사람으로 성공을 원합니다."
野心的な
Transliteration: yashinteki na
"彼女は野心的な人で、成功を目指しています。"
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