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Definition of unambitious

unambitious

/ˌʌn.æmˈbɪʃ.əs/
un · am · bi · tious
Adverb:unambitiously
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• adjective

1

Lacking a strong desire or determination to succeed, achieve power, or advance in one's career or life.

Example

"Despite his natural talent, he remained remarkably unambitious and preferred a quiet life in his hometown."

2

Modest in scope, scale, or difficulty; not requiring great effort, skill, or daring (of a plan, goal, or creative work).

Example

"The committee proposed a surprisingly unambitious budget that merely maintained existing services."

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• Rhymes for unambitious

• Nearby Words

unambiguity
unambiguous
unambiguously
unambitious
unambivalent
unamendable
unamended

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