overambitious

adjective

Definition of overambitiousnext
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overambitious
  1. opportunistic
  2. pretentious
  3. ambitious
  4. aggressive
  5. industrious
  6. pushy
  7. diligent
  8. assertive
Adjective
  • Simply having someone coming and going from the property also makes the home appear occupied, something security experts have long recommended to deter opportunistic criminals.
    — Jill Schildhouse, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
  • Unemployment remains above 30%, making migrants easy political targets for frustrated communities and opportunistic actors.
    — Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 10 July 2026
Definition of opportunistic
Adjective
  • The Majestic espouses a traditional luxury hotel style without feeling stuffy or pretentious.
    — Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 7 July 2026
  • The 101 recipes are chef-smart without being pretentious or complicated.
    — Sheela Prakash, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 July 2026
Definition of pretentious
Adjective
  • The last person who admitted a mistake or proposed something uncertain and ambitious.
    — Daniela Landherr, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
  • Despite the unlikely duo closing in, the crime ring pushes past their limits, putting everything on the line for their beliefs — and their most ambitious heist yet.
    — Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 10 July 2026
Definition of ambitious
Adjective
  • Jones more aggressive Jones’ three appearances in the California Classic were defined by a passive way of playing.
    — Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 10 July 2026
  • Your dog is reactive or aggressive around other animals or strangers.
    — Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 9 July 2026
Definition of aggressive
Adjective
  • Also, Norway’s Berg is going under the radar, despite similarly industrious performances in midfield.
    — Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 11 July 2026
  • Sánchez’s entry features industrious zombies hot on the tails of some cyclists, while Evans’ installment (the best here) deals with a demented doomsday cult.
    — Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 7 July 2026
Definition of industrious
Adjective
  • Thirty-four years having passed since the last go-round, we are treated to such modern advances as catfishing, drones, deep fakes, social media and pushy true-crime podcasters.
    — Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2026
  • In a skeptical market drowning in content and choice, the only sustainable strategy is being the most helpful person in the room—not the loudest or the pushiest.
    — William DeCourcy, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Definition of pushy
Adjective
  • On a team where the diligent workers quietly carry the load for the rest, volunteering a time-saving discovery is volunteering to carry even more work.
    — Mark Murphy, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
  • Thoroughly washing and cleaning produce before eating, along with diligent hand hygiene, are key prevention methods.
    — Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 7 July 2026
Definition of diligent
Adjective
  • His assertive foreign policy made Qatar a key mediator from Darfur to Gaza, while backing Islamists and hosting Taliban talks deepened rifts with neighbors and Western partners.
    — Jon Gambrell, Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2026
  • Delicate roe needs exactness and freshness, while richer or more assertive caviar can handle oak influence, salinity, or light smoke.
    — Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
Definition of assertive

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“Overambitious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overambitious. Accessed 15 Jul. 2026.

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