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ambitiousness

/æmˈbɪʃ.əs.nəs/
am · bi · tious · ness
Adverb:ambitiously
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Adjective:ambitious
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• noun

1

The quality or state of having a strong desire and determination to achieve success, power, or distinction.

Example

"Her sheer ambitiousness propelled her from an entry-level analyst to a senior partner in less than a decade."

2

The quality of being grand, challenging, or demanding in scope, scale, or execution.

Example

"Critics praised the director's latest film for its visual and narrative ambitiousness, even if the plot occasionally felt overextended."

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Word Nuance & Usage

While "ambition" is far more common when referring to a specific goal or general desire for success, "ambitiousness" is typically used to emphasize the inherent scale, boldness, or demanding nature of a project or personal trait.

• Rhymes for ambitiousness

• Nearby Words

ambitionless
ambitious
ambitiously
ambitiousness
ambivalence
ambivalent
ambivalently

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Ambitiousness. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/ambitiousness
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