ambition

• Nom désignant un fort désir de réussir, d'obtenir du pouvoir, de la richesse ou d'atteindre un objectif précis, ainsi que l'entreprise ou l'objectif lui-même qui en découle.

A noun referring to a strong desire to achieve something, often requiring determination and hard work, or the specific goal itself.

1. Strong desire for successB1formal

   A strong wish to achieve something great, such as power, wealth, or fame.

   Ambition

   • Her ambition is to become a successful lawyer.
   • He has great ambition and works hard every day.
   • Lack of ambition can hold people back in their careers.

   Synonymesaspirationdesiredeterminationdriveenterprisegoalhungerinitiativelongingmotivationpurposepushstrivingthirstyearning

   Antonymesapathyindifference

2. Desire for achievementB1formal

   The drive or determination to reach a particular goal.

   ambition

   • His ambition to climb Mount Everest finally came true.
   • She pursued her ambition of starting her own business.
   • The politician's ambition was to win the election.

   Synonymesaspirationdeterminationdriveeagernessenterprise

   Antonymesapathycomplacencyindifferencelaziness