Synonyms and antonyms of Determination and ambition in American Thesaurus

determination (noun)

the refusal to let anything prevent you from doing what you have decided to do

ambition (noun)

something that you very much want to do, usually something that is difficult to achieve

will (noun)

someone’s determination to do what is necessary to achieve what they want

energy (noun)

enthusiasm and determination

motivation (noun)

a feeling of enthusiasm or interest that makes you determined to do something

resolve (noun)

firm determination to do something

aspiration (noun)

something that you want to achieve, or the wish to achieve something

dynamism (noun)

energy, enthusiasm, and determination to succeed

drive (noun)

the energy and determination that makes you try hard to achieve something

perseverance (noun)

a determined attitude that makes you continue trying to achieve something difficult

ambition (noun)

the feeling that you want very much to become successful, rich, famous, etc.

application (noun)

formal hard work and determination that you put into something for a long period

ardor (noun)

very strong feelings of admiration or determination

ardour ()

the British spelling of ardor

backbone (noun)

the determination and strong personality that you need in order to do what is right or deal with a difficult situation

be fixed on (doing) something (informal)

informal to think about something so much, or to be so determined to do something, that you do not think about anything else

by hook or by crook ()

in whatever way is possible

call (noun)

a strong feeling of wanting to do something, especially as a career

calling (noun)

a strong feeling that you must do a particular type of job, especially one that you consider morally good

come hell or high water ()

even though there may be problems or difficulties

commitment (noun)

enthusiasm for something and a determination to work hard at it

direction (noun)

the feeling of having a definite purpose

endurance (noun)

the ability to continue doing something physically difficult or continue dealing with an unpleasant situation for a long time

fight (noun)

energy and determination to continue trying to achieve something

fortitude (noun)

formal a brave and determined attitude

grit (noun)

informal determination to succeed, even in very difficult situations

the law of the jungle (noun)

the principle that you need to be very determined and prepared to harm others in order to be successful

megalomania (noun)

the enjoyment of power and a strong wish to have more of it

mettle (noun)

formal the determination and ability to deal with problems and difficult situations

mind over matter ()

the ability to control pain or an unpleasant situation by using your mind

moxie (noun)

Americaninformal old-fashioned energy, confidence, and determination

nerve (noun)

the ability to control your fear and remain determined when you are doing something difficult or dangerous

persistence (noun)

the attitude or behavior of someone who continues to do, or try to do, something in a determined way

perversity (noun)

a determination to behave in an unreasonable way, especially by doing the opposite of what is expected or wanted

push (noun)

the energy and determination to achieve something

resolution (noun)

the quality of being determined

spirit (noun)

an enthusiastic or determined attitude

stamina (noun)

the ability to work hard or to make a lot of effort over a long period of time without getting tired

staying power (noun)

the ability of a person or organization to keep doing something for a long period of time

strong nerves/stomach ()

the ability to deal with difficult or unpleasant situations

tenacity (noun)

tenacious behavior

vigor (noun)

mental energy, enthusiasm, and determination

vigour ()

the British spelling of vigor

willpower (noun)

the ability to control your thoughts and behavior in order to achieve something