GO-GETTING Synonyms: 204 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

Definition of go-getting

as in ambitious

having a strong desire for personal advancement this job is a great opportunity for some go-getting young person

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as in aggressive

having or showing a bold forcefulness in the pursuit of a goal a determined newcomer who made a go-getting bid for the governorship

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go-getting

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noun

as in ambition

eager desire for personal advancement with all his go-getting, he should move quickly up the corporate ladder

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Recent Examples of go-getting

Noun

The future of much of African filmmaking will depend on the success of such go-getting figures. — Marta Balaga, Variety, 15 Aug. 2025

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Adjective

Owners generally do not want their locations disclosed, experienced builders work under strict nondisclosure agreements, and the industry is full of ambitious claims that are difficult to verify.

— Megan Buerger, Washington Post, 9 Oct. 2026
La Galerie Du 19M Shanghai Chanel’s Le19M creative hub has traveled to Shanghai for the first time with an ambitious exhibition that brings the brand’s unique production system to life via the work of Chinese artists, makers, and craftsmen.

— Denni Hu, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of ambitious

Adjective

Of course, Carleton said, not every patient will want that, and people with aggressive disease may need every intense treatment, test, and appointment.

— Allessandra DiCorato, STAT, 8 Oct. 2026
His daughter, Stephanie, told Deadline that Carbone died August 28 of cholangiocarcinoma, a rare and aggressive cancer.

— Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of aggressive

Noun

Archaeologists and historians tell their stories from the ambition and ingenuity that made them, to the conflict and catastrophe that transformed them into the ruins of today.

— Max Goldbart, Deadline, 7 Oct. 2026
Over the coming months, however, Ellison would connect with Mattel’s Ynon Kreiz, who still held Hollywood ambitions, and would ultimately join him at Skydance.

— Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of ambition

Adjective

As a young, aspiring writer, Perry yearned for dramatic, painful experiences to give her something to write about.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 8 Oct. 2026
In the show, aspiring singers get the chance to share the stage with some of the country’s biggest artists.

— Leo Barraclough, Variety, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of aspiring

Adjective

Of note for more adventurous appetites are the oxtail and blue cheese pizza or Zambian whole bream fish.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
Later, Mars trines Neptune in your 5th House and brings your adventurous energy somewhere much more enjoyable.

— Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of adventurous

Adjective

From an honorary Founding Father to an enterprising immigrant, the meaning of Columbus to the Americas is diverse and ever-changing.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 22 Sep. 2026
Bridget also proves to be an enterprising young woman, negotiating a higher salary for herself within seconds of accepting the new job.

— Chris Spargo, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of enterprising

Adjective

The rare show of alignment among fierce rivals was soon countered by comments from Meta’s Zuckerberg and Nvidia’s Jensen Huang, both of whom dismissed the slowdown idea.

— Alyson Shontell, Fortune, 5 Oct. 2026
The book and series focus on the complicated romance of Canadian hockey prodigy Shane Hollander (Hudson Williams) and Russian phenom Ilya Rozanov (Connor Storrie), who are the fierce on-ice rivals and the league’s best players.

— Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 4 Oct. 2026

Definition of fierce

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