overambitiousness

noun

as in killer instinct

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  1. killer instinct
  2. spirit
  3. starch
  4. grit
Noun
  • Gakpo would add firepower to a Tottenham forward line that is technically gifted, but lacks a killer instinct in front of goal.
    — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Jon Moxley argued with a conflicted Will Ospreay as Ospreay struggled to find a killer instinct and pull the trigger on his ailing friend.
    — Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
Definition of killer instinct
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  • Upstairs, on the top floor, the bar serves vintage hard-to-get champagne and spirits by the glass.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Desperate to regain her dominance while dazzling pageant recruiter Eloise Amponsah (Tony Award winner Patina Miller), who was Miss Ghana 1966, Paulina launches a campaign to crush Ericka’s spirit and dash her chances in the spotlight.
    — Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of spirit
Noun
  • Thanks to their high levels of mostly soluble dietary fiber and resistant starch, chickpeas have a probiotic effect, acting as an energy source and encouraging the growth of beneficial bacteria in the gut microbiome.
    — Randi Gollin, Martha Stewart, 25 Sep. 2026
  • The 1-ounce formula is talc-free, vegan, and cruelty-free, and according to Native, it’s made with 10 ingredients, including tapioca starch.
    — Jill Layton, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of starch
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  • The fight itself became a contest of grit between two legends—both past their prime but unbroken in will.
    — Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Lange, bless her, lends some stability to this narratively shaky material through her performance, effectively conveying a mix of vulnerability and grit as Constance.
    — Jen Chaney, Vulture, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of grit
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