Learn how to use the comparative “more ambitious” and superlative “most ambitious” with example sentences and differences.

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Notes from a Native English Speaker

Comparative adjectives help us to describe how good or bad something is when compared to something else. For example, something is taller than something else. Superlative adjectives help us to describe something as having the most or least of a particular characteristic within a group. This makes it easier and more accurate to talk about and compare things.

What is the comparative form of “ambitious”?

The comparative form of “ambitious” is “more ambitious”.

Example

She has more ambitious goals than her peers.

Example

His plans for the future are more ambitious than mine.

What is the superlative form of “ambitious”?

The superlative form of “ambitious” is “most ambitious”.

Example

Among all the students, she is the most ambitious.

Example

His project is the most ambitious one in the company.

Why is this expression not used with most, more?

"Most" and "more" are used with "ambitious" to form the comparatives and superlatives. The forms "more ambitious" and "most ambitious" are commonly used to indicate a higher degree of determination or motivation.

Does this expression have an irregular comparative/superlative form?

"Ambitious" follows the regular pattern of using "more" and "most" for forming comparatives and superlatives.

Expressions with similar meanings to “more ambitious”

Used to describe someone who is more focused and driven in achieving their goals.

Example

He is more determined to succeed than anyone I know.

Used to indicate that someone has a higher level of motivation and drive.

Example

She is more motivated to excel in her career than ever before.

Expressions with similar meanings to “most ambitious”

Used to describe someone who is the most focused and driven in achieving their goals.

Example

He is the most determined person I've ever met.

Used to indicate that someone has the highest level of motivation and drive.

Example

She is the most motivated employee in the company.

Using than with comparative “more ambitious”

When using the comparative form "more ambitious" to compare two things, you would use "than" to connect the two parts of the comparison: Example: "She has more ambitious goals than her peers." Here, "than" is used to show that the level of ambition in "her goals" is higher than the level of ambition in "her peers' goals."

How can I use this expression in context?

“more ambitious” and “most ambitious” can be used in a variety of situations to compare speed.
  • 1Career

    He has the most ambitious career goals among his colleagues.

    He has the most ambitious career goals among his colleagues.

  • 2Projects

    The new project is more ambitious than the previous one.

    The new project is more ambitious than the previous one.

  • 3Academic Pursuits

    She is the most ambitious student in her class.

    She is the most ambitious student in her class.

  • 4Entrepreneurship

    Starting her own business was a more ambitious endeavor than she anticipated.

    Starting her own business was a more ambitious endeavor than she anticipated.

Related idioms and phrases

Reach for the stars

To set high goals or have high aspirations.

Example

She always encourages her children to reach for the stars.

Shoot for the moon

To set very high goals or aim for something ambitious.

Example

In her career, she always shoots for the moon and never settles for less.

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