ambitious

adjective15 collocationsAvg. frequency: 7.2

A very common intensifier for 'ambitious'.

Indicates a very strong and often respected level of ambition.

A common intensifier for 'ambitious'.

Refers to ambition within the domain of politics.

A moderate intensifier for 'ambitious'.

Suggests an intense, almost aggressive level of ambition.

Refers to ambition related to improving one's social status.

Implies ambition without regard for others; often has a negative connotation.

Indicates a plan or project is ambitious on a very large scale.

Suggests a plan or project is too ambitious and therefore likely to fail.

Suggests a plan is so ambitious it may seem unrealistic or reckless.

Used to describe someone's inherent state of having strong determination to succeed.

Used to describe the appearance or impression of someone having strong determination.

Used to describe a plan or project that is difficult to achieve.

Used to describe a plan or project that appears difficult to achieve.

Used to specify the person or people for whom one has ambitions (e.g., one's children).

Used to specify the aspect in which a plan is ambitious (e.g., in scope, in scale).