Unambitious

B1 16+

Pronunciation: /ʌnˈæmˈbɪʃəs/

Definitions of unambitious

adjective not having or showing a strong desire and determination to succeed

Example Sentences

A1 She is unambitious and prefers to relax at home rather than pursue a career.

A2 The unambitious student rarely put effort into their schoolwork.

B1 His unambitious attitude towards work held him back from reaching his full potential.

B2 The unambitious project lacked the drive and motivation needed to succeed.

C1 Despite his unambitious nature, he managed to achieve great success in his field.

C2 The unambitious artist was content with creating art for their own enjoyment rather than seeking fame or fortune.

Examples of unambitious in a Sentence

formal The candidate was deemed unambitious by the hiring committee due to their lack of long-term career goals.

informal She's pretty unambitious when it comes to her job - she's happy just coasting along without any ambition for advancement.

slang He's so unambitious, he just wants to chill and play video games all day.

figurative Her unambitious attitude is like a weight holding her back from reaching her full potential.

Grammatical Forms of unambitious

past tense

was unambitious

plural

unambitious

comparative

less unambitious

superlative

least unambitious

present tense

is unambitious

future tense

will be unambitious

perfect tense

has been unambitious

continuous tense

is being unambitious

singular

unambitious

positive degree

unambitious

infinitive

to be unambitious

gerund

being unambitious

participle

unambitious

Origin and Evolution of unambitious

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The word 'unambitious' originates from the combination of the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'ambitious' meaning 'having or showing a strong desire and determination to succeed'.
Evolution of the word: The word 'unambitious' has retained its original meaning of lacking ambition or drive, but its usage has evolved to encompass a broader range of contexts beyond just personal ambition, such as describing goals, projects, or endeavors that lack ambition or aspiration.