B1 — Intermediateadjective
ambizioso
ambitious
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
determinatointraprendenteambiziosoaspirantemotivato
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
pigrorassegnatoapaticopassivoremissivo
Usage note
'Ambizioso' can be positive or slightly negative (ruthlessly ambitious). 'Intraprendente' is more positive, suggesting initiative. 'Motivato' is purely positive.
Example
"È una giovane donna ambiziosa che vuole diventare direttrice entro i trent'anni."
"She is an ambitious young woman who wants to become a director by thirty."
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