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Definition of overambitiously

overambitiously

/ˌoʊ.vɚ.æmˈbɪʃ.əs.li/
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Adjective:overambitious
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• adverb

1

In a manner that attempts to achieve or undertake more than is realistic, reasonable, or within one's capabilities.

Example

"The startup overambitiously expanded into international markets before securing a solid domestic customer base, leading to its rapid downfall."

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Word Nuance & Usage

While 'ambitiously' is often viewed as a positive trait, 'overambitiously' inherently carries a critical or cautionary connotation, implying that an effort was flawed or doomed because it exceeded realistic capabilities.

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed by combining the Old English prefix 'over-' (excessive) with the adjective 'ambitious' (from Latin 'ambitiosus', meaning eager for honor or praise) and the English adverbial suffix '-ly'.

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Overambitiously. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/overambitiously
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