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ambition

Ambition vs Determination - What's the difference?

ambition | determination |


In countable terms the difference between ambition and determination

is that ambition is an object of an ardent desire while determination is the act, process, or result of any accurate measurement, as of length, volume, weight, intensity, etc.; as, the determination of the ohm or of the wave length of light; the determination of the salt in sea water, or the oxygen in the air.

As nouns the difference between ambition and determination

is that ambition is eager or inordinate desire for some object that confers distinction, as preferment, honor, superiority, political power, or literary fame; desire to distinguish one's self from other people while determination is the act of determining, or the state of being determined.

As a verb ambition

is to seek after ambitiously or eagerly; to covet.

Ambition vs Vanity - What's the difference?

ambition | vanity |


In obsolete terms the difference between ambition and vanity

is that ambition is the act of going about to solicit or obtain an office, or any other object of desire; canvassing while vanity is any idea, theory or statement that is without foundation.

As nouns the difference between ambition and vanity

is that ambition is eager or inordinate desire for some object that confers distinction, as preferment, honor, superiority, political power, or literary fame; desire to distinguish one's self from other people while vanity is that which is vain, futile, or worthless; that which is of no value, use or profit.

As a verb ambition

is to seek after ambitiously or eagerly; to covet.

Ambition vs Anger - What's the difference?

ambition | anger |


As nouns the difference between ambition and anger

is that ambition is ambition for some particular achievement while anger is remorse, regret.

Amazement vs Ambition - What's the difference?

amazement | ambition |


As nouns the difference between amazement and ambition

is that amazement is (uncountable) the condition of being amazed; overwhelming wonder, as from surprise, sudden fear, horror, or admiration; astonishment while ambition is ambition for some particular achievement.

Ambition vs Unambition - What's the difference?

ambition | unambition |


As nouns the difference between ambition and unambition

is that ambition is ambition for some particular achievement while unambition is the absence of ambition.

Ambition vs Unaspiring - What's the difference?

ambition | unaspiring |


As a noun ambition

is ambition for some particular achievement.

As an adjective unaspiring is

lacking ambition; not aspiring to any goal.

Ambition vs Ambitionlessness - What's the difference?

ambition | ambitionlessness |


As nouns the difference between ambition and ambitionlessness

is that ambition is ambition for some particular achievement while ambitionlessness is lack of ambition.

Ambition vs Ambitionless - What's the difference?

ambition | ambitionless |


As a noun ambition

is ambition for some particular achievement.

As an adjective ambitionless is

without ambition or motivation.

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