Definition of unambitious

unambitiousadjective

không có tham vọng

/ˌʌnæmˈbɪʃəs//ˌʌnæmˈbɪʃəs/

"Unambitious" is a relatively recent word, formed by adding the prefix "un-" to the adjective "ambitious." This prefix, meaning "not" or "lacking," was already in use in English, often attached to adjectives to create their opposites. "Ambitious" itself comes from the Latin "ambitio," which means "going around" or "making a circuit." This was often used in the context of seeking votes or favors, suggesting a desire for power or influence. Therefore, "unambitious" signifies the absence of this desire for power, position, or achievement.

Summary
type tính từ
meaningkhông ham muốn, không có tham vọng
namespace

not interested in becoming successful, rich, powerful, etc.

không quan tâm đến việc trở nên thành công, giàu có, quyền lực, v.v.

not involving a lot of effort, time, money, etc. or anything new

không liên quan đến nhiều công sức, thời gian, tiền bạc, v.v. hoặc bất cứ điều gì mới

Example:
  • an unambitious plan

    một kế hoạch không tham vọng