Ambitiousnesses

Part of speech: noun

Definitions

1. Having a strong desire to achieve success or attain goals, often characterized by a determined energy and persistence
2. The quality of being driven by aspirations and seeking higher achievements in various pursuits
3. Reflecting a profound eagerness to strive for accomplishment and reach significant heights in personal or professional areas

Etymology: "Ambitiousnesses" is simply the plural of "ambitiousness," so it is the form of a noun meaning the quality or state of being ambitious, which is the base word "ambitious" plus the suffix "-ness." The base word comes from Latin "ambitiosus," meaning eager for advancement or popularity, built on "ambitio," a going about or canvassing for votes, and the Latin root suggests literally walking around to win favour. The suffix "-ness" is an old native English one, descending from Old English "-nes," and it attaches freely to adjectives to name a quality, so "ambitiousness" is a regular formation from the adjective.

Synonyms: aspirations, drive

Antonyms: contentment, indifference