aspiring

Definitions

Having ambitions to achieve something, typically a particular career or status.

Directing one's hopes or ambitions toward becoming a specified type of person.

Examples

The aspiring young musician practiced her violin for several hours every single day.

Many aspiring entrepreneurs seek mentorship to help navigate the challenges of starting a new business.

Synonyms

ambitious hopeful striving budding emerging determined yearning

Antonyms

unambitious apathetic indifferent content satisfied aimless unmotivated