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Definition ambitious in British English

ambitious adjective

adjective
/æmˈbɪʃəs/
Example

an ambitious young lawyer

Example

Her parents were intensely ambitious for her and her younger sister.

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2

an ambitious plan, aim, or attempt is difficult and will need a lot of effort to succeed

Example

an ambitious strategy for managing health care

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Definition ambitious in British English