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ambitionless

/æmˈbɪʃ.ən.ləs/intermediate Level

English Meaning & Definitions

1.adjective

Lacking the desire, drive, or motivation to achieve success, status, or specific goals.

Example Sentences:
  • He felt trapped in an ambitionless existence, working a dead-end job with no desire for promotion.
  • The coach criticized the team for their ambitionless performance during the championship game.
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Cultural Origin & Etymology

Derived from the noun 'ambition' (from Latin 'ambitio', meaning 'a going around' for votes, later evolving to 'desire for power or honor') combined with the Old English suffix '-less' (from 'leas'), meaning 'devoid of' or 'without'.

Memory Aid & Mnemonic

Think of someone who has 'no mission'—they are ambitionless.

Frequently Asked Questions About “ambitionless

1. What is the meaning of “ambitionless” in English?

In English, ambitionless (adjective) is defined as: “Lacking the desire, drive, or motivation to achieve success, status, or specific goals.”.

2. How do you use “ambitionless” in a sentence?

He felt trapped in an ambitionless existence, working a dead-end job with no desire for promotion.

3. What are English synonyms of “ambitionless”?

4. What is the etymology and word origin of “ambitionless”?

Derived from the noun 'ambition' (from Latin 'ambitio', meaning 'a going around' for votes, later evolving to 'desire for power or honor') combined with the Old English suffix '-less' (from 'leas'), meaning 'devoid of' or 'without'.