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ambition Synonyms

Another word for ambition

Choosing another word for ambition depends on context, so the 14 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A strong desire and determination to achieve success, power, wealth, or distinction.

Usage Example

"Her tireless work ethic and fierce drive propelled her to the top of the company."

Strongest
drive
determination
Strong
enterprise
initiative
motivation
zeal
hunger

• noun (Context 2)

A specific goal, objective, or earnest desire that a person strives to accomplish.

Usage Example

"His lifelong aspiration was to establish a community music school in his hometown."

Strongest
aspiration
goal
aim
Strong
objective
dream
target
purpose

Opposites of ambition

The opposite of ambition shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

apathy
indifference
indolence
lethargy
sloth
complacency
aversion
See all opposites of ambition

• Nearby Words

ambiguous
ambiguously
ambiguousness
ambition
ambitionless
ambitious
ambitiously

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Ambition. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/ambition
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