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overambitious Antonyms

Opposite of overambitious

Pinning down the opposite of overambitious requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear adjective definition and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Having or showing an excessive or unrealistic desire for success, achievement, or power; attempting to accomplish more than is practical or feasible.

Usage Example

"The committee rejected the proposal, arguing that the two-month timeline for constructing the bridge was unambitious."

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unambitious
realistic
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modest
achievable
practical
feasible

Similar words to overambitious

Words similar to overambitious shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

unrealistic
grandiose
overreaching
quixotic
impractical
pretentious
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• Nearby Words

overalertness
overall
overambition
overambitious
overambitiously
overanalysis
overanalytical

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Overambitious. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/overambitious
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