Unambitious — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /ˌən-am-ˈbi-shəs/ un·am·bi·tious

Meaning & Definition of Unambitious

Unambitious (adjective)

  1. feeling or showing a lack of ambition, not ambitious

Unambitious (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in lazy, shiftless

    similar: idle, indolent, lazy, shiftless, slothful, good-for-nothing, ne'er-do-well, no-account, no-good, useless, worthless
    opposite: ambitious, diligent, enterprising, industrious

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Unambitious

The most common words with a similar meaning to Unambitious:

idle, indolent, lazy, shiftless, slothful, good-for-nothing, ne'er-do-well, no-account, no-good, useless, worthless

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Unambitious

Words with the opposite meaning of Unambitious:

ambitious, diligent, enterprising, industrious

Origin & Etymology of Unambitious

First known use: 1606

Frequently Asked Questions about Unambitious

What does "Unambitious" mean?

"Unambitious" means feeling or showing a lack of ambition, not ambitious. As an adjective, it is defined as: feeling or showing a lack of ambition, not ambitious.

What is another word for "Unambitious"?

Other words for "Unambitious" include idle, indolent, lazy, shiftless, slothful, good-for-nothing, ne'er-do-well and no-account. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Unambitious" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Unambitious"?

There are 11 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Unambitious". Common alternatives include idle, indolent, lazy, shiftless, slothful, good-for-nothing, ne'er-do-well, no-account, no-good and useless.

What is the opposite of "Unambitious"?

Antonyms of "Unambitious" include ambitious, diligent, enterprising and industrious.

Is "Unambitious" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Unambitious" is an adjective.

How do you pronounce "Unambitious"?

"Unambitious" is pronounced /ˌən-am-ˈbi-shəs/ and divided into syllables as un·am·bi·tious.

What is the origin of the word "Unambitious"?

First known use: 1606.

What is another word for "Unambitious" meaning "as in lazy, shiftless"?

When "Unambitious" (adjective) means as in lazy, shiftless, synonyms include idle, indolent, lazy, shiftless, slothful and good-for-nothing. Opposites in this sense include ambitious, diligent, enterprising and industrious.