Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

arrivista

noun

/ˌärəˈvēstə/

Definition

A person who is determined to succeed, often in a ruthless or unscrupulous manner.

Examples

Despite being an arrivista, she managed to charm her way to a higher position in the company.
The film depicted an arrivista who would stop at nothing to climb the corporate ladder.

Meaning

An arrivista is someone who will go to great lengths to achieve their ambitions, typically in social or professional contexts, sometimes disregarding ethical considerations.