Synonyms and antonyms of Determined and ambitious in American Thesaurus

determined (adjective)

not willing to let anything prevent you from doing what you have decided to do

insistent (adjective)

saying very firmly that something must happen or that something is true

ambitious (adjective)

determined to be successful, rich, famous, etc.

persistent (adjective)

continuing to do something in a determined way

driven (adjective)

always trying very hard to achieve things and be successful

motivated (adjective)

enthusiastic and determined to achieve success

purposeful (adjective)

determined to achieve a goal

dedicated (adjective)

spending all your time and effort on something

competitive (adjective)

always trying to be more successful than other people

single-minded (adjective)

with your attention fixed on only one thing

aggressive (adjective)

someone who is aggressive is very determined to win or be successful

aspiring (adjective)

hoping and trying to be successful at something, especially in your career

at any price (showing disapproval)

showing disapproval if you want something at any price, you are determined to get it, even if this brings severe problems or suffering

bent on (doing) something ()

very determined to achieve something

bullheaded (adjective)

determined to do or get what you want

determined (adjective)

showing that you are not willing to let anything prevent you from doing what you have decided to do

dogged (adjective)

determined to achieve something and continuing to try despite difficulties

doughty (adjective)

mainly journalism determined and not easily frightened

earnest (adjective)

serious, determined, and meaning what you say

firm (adjective)

showing that you are in control of a situation and will not be easily forced to do something

for dear life ()

using all your strength, speed, or determination in order to avoid danger or serious trouble

goal-oriented (adjective)

focussed on achieving results as quickly and efficiently as possible

grim (adjective)

very determined to do something

gritty (adjective)

firm in your intentions

hard-nosed (adjective)

determined to succeed and not influenced by emotions

hell-bent (adjective)

determined to do something

heroic (adjective)

showing great determination to achieve something

hot (adjective)

informal determined to do something

hotly (adverb)

in a very fast and determined way

indomitable (adjective)

formal very determined and impossible to defeat

in earnest ()

more seriously, or with more energy and determination than before

in it for the long haul ()

determined to continue with something until it is finished successfully

intent (adjective)

determined to do something. This expression sometimes means that you do not approve of the thing that someone is determined to do

iron (adjective)

very determined

like a dog with a bone ()

not willing to stop until you have finished dealing with something, especially a problem that is worrying you

not just whistling Dixie (informal)

informal serious about something you threaten to do

overambitious (adjective)

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

persevering (adjective)

determined to continue trying to achieve something difficult

pertinacious (adjective)

formal determined to continue doing something

relentless (adjective)

determined, and never stopping your attempts to achieve something

resolute (adjective)

formal extremely determined

resolved (adjective)

formal determined to do something

robust (adjective)

firm and determined

sedulous (adjective)

very formal showing continued hard work, effort, and determination

serious (adjective)

involved in an activity in a way that shows you like it a lot and think it is important

set on/upon (doing) something ()

determined to do or to have something

steely (adjective)

showing a calm and firm attitude

stern (adjective)

a stern action is so firm that you cannot oppose it

stout (adjective)

very determined

stoutly (adverb)

showing that you are very determined

strenuous (adjective)

determined

strong (adjective)

someone who is strong has confidence, determination, and emotional strength

strong-minded (adjective)

determined to achieve something that you want to do

strong-willed (adjective)

determined to do something that you want to do, even if others do not want you to do it

tenacious (adjective)

a tenacious person is very determined and is not willing to stop when they are trying to achieve something

tough (adjective)

confident, and determined to get what you want

tough (adverb)

in a way that shows you are determined, strong, or not afraid

tough-minded (adjective)

able to deal with difficult situations in a strong determined way

unbowed (adjective)

formal strong and determined despite criticism or threats

unbroken (adjective)

strong and determined despite problems

uncompromising (adjective)

very determined, and not willing to change your opinions, plans, or actions

undaunted (adjective)

determined and not afraid to continue doing something, even though it might be difficult

undeterred (adjective)

continuing to do something even though you are not successful or people do not support you

unflinching (adjective)

not changing or stopping, despite difficulties

unrelenting (adjective)

used for describing someone who continues to do something with a lot of determination

unstoppable (adjective)

if someone is unstoppable, you are unable to stop them doing something

unswerving (adjective)

used for emphasizing how strong someone’s feelings continue to be in difficult situations

unswerving (adjective)

used about something such as help that someone continues to give

untiring (adjective)

used for emphasizing that someone continues to do something with a lot of effort or energy

unwavering (adjective)

strong and steady despite opposition or other problems

vaulting (adjective)

mainly literary very determined

vigorous (adjective)

full of energy, enthusiasm, or determination

would-be (adjective)

hoping or trying to do something