Ambitieus
Example: Zijn ambitieuze karakter drijft hem om voortdurend te verbeteren.
Definition
"Ambitieus" describes a person who has a strong desire to achieve success or accomplish significant goals, often showing determination and motivation to improve themselves or their situation, as in the sentence: 'Zijn ambitieuze karakter drijft hem om voortdurend te verbeteren.'
Etymology
The word "ambitieus" comes from the Dutch adaptation of the Latin word 'ambitiosus', which originally referred to someone seeking favor by going around (ambire) to solicit votes or support. Over time, it evolved to mean someone eager for success or advancement. Did you know that the root 'ambire' means 'to go around'?
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"Ambitieus" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (C1) - set 2", containing 116 commonly used words.
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