B1 — Intermediateadjective
ambizioso
ambitious, driven
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
intraprendentedeterminatorisolutomotivatoaudace
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
remissivorassegnatopassivoapaticopigro
Usage note
'Ambizioso' can be positive or negative depending on context. 'Intraprendente' (enterprising) is clearly positive. 'Determinato' and 'risoluto' focus on willpower. 'Motivato' emphasises inner drive. The negative shade of 'ambizioso' implies ruthlessness.
Example
"È un giovane ambizioso che vuole diventare direttore entro i trent'anni."
"He is an ambitious young man who wants to become a director before thirty."
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