OVERAMBITIOUS Synonyms: 65 Similar and Opposite Words

overambitious

adjective

Definition of overambitious

as in opportunistic

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Recent Examples of overambitious That original felt like an overambitious audition, all screaming guitars and synthesizer lines competing for your attention. — Ahmir “questlove” Thompson, VIBE.com, 7 June 2026 Misfires in the transfer market, a widespread injury crisis and an overambitious tactical game plan saw everything unravel. — Carl Anka, New York Times, 17 May 2026 Global carmakers have lost over $70 billion in write-offs after drastically scaling back overambitious EV production targets and consumer demand. — Neil Winton, Forbes.com, 14 May 2026 Meanwhile, the automaker's current lineup and product strategy feels both tired and overambitious. — Aarian Marshall, Wired News, 22 Dec. 2025

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Adjective

At the same time, opportunistic politicians and their allies took to swiping cash from the collection plate.

— Ryan Lenora Brown, Christian Science Monitor, 5 Nov. 2026
Travel experts recommend locking both checked luggage and carry-ons to deter opportunistic theft and prevent belongings from falling out.

— Joey Skladany, Travel + Leisure, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of opportunistic

Adjective

But both share a simple honesty and embrace the utilitarian rather than making any pretentious claims to luxury.

— Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 4 Nov. 2026
Lula’s Restaurant offers breakfast and dinner in an elevated space that isn’t too pretentious for kids, while The Goodz Tavern was our go-to lunch spot.

— Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of pretentious

Adjective

Recent acquisitions include Richards River Camp in the Mara North Conservancy and a collection of properties in Rwanda, signaling ambitious growth beyond Kenya's borders.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026
Alongside such ambitious, long-term thinking, Biggs also needs to adopt an urgent, immediate approach to paying CPS’ bills right now.

— David Greising, Chicago Tribune, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of ambitious

Adjective

The son of a onetime Republican who worked for President Ronald Reagan, Colom garnered attention for his aggressive campaign as Democrats widened the Senate battleground map and Hyde-Smith's vulnerabilities crystallized.

— BILL BARROW, Arkansas Online, 12 Nov. 2026
In an October report, Goldman Sachs observed that intense competition and aggressive discounting by global brands had dominated the retail landscape.

— Denni Hu, Footwear News, 12 Nov. 2026

Definition of aggressive

Adjective

The Kilplased, the foolish yet industrious folk, are making a film about themselves!

— Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 28 Oct. 2026
Loosehead Boris Wenger and backrow Joaquin Moro were industrious and both scored tries while fullback Geronimo Piscatelli was a constant attacking threat, scoring one try and missing two others.

— ABC News, ABC News, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of industrious

Adjective

There was never a finish date set, and my dad wasn’t pushy about it.

— Souvankham Thammavongsa, New Yorker, 25 Oct. 2026
Her face crumples amid strained phone calls with A’s oblivious mother, while her eyes blaze like a four-alarm fire during a crushing panic attack brought on by a pushy date.

— Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of pushy

Adjective

Pork buns were laying on the preparation table unattended, without diligent preparation, while employees were cooking and preparing other meals.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 30 Oct. 2026
The Devil’s Chair Trail was previously closed because of storm damage, but reopened thanks to the diligent work of county staff.

— Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of diligent

Adjective

Retrograde Venus in Libra sextiles assertive Mars in Leo, helping appreciation turn into action.

— Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 10 Nov. 2026
The backlash may reach beyond one billionaire Many in the markets are stuck on the outdated idea that Democrats are less assertive than Republicans, said Aniket Shah, head of the Washington policy team at the investment bank Jefferies.

— Matt Peterson, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of assertive

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