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Definition overambitious in American English

overambitious adjective

adjective
/ˌoʊvəræmˈbɪʃəs/
1

someone who is overambitious expects to achieve more than is reasonable or likely

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1.1

used about someone's plans or intentions

Example

the company's overambitious expansion scheme

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Definition overambitious in American English