overambitious
UK/ˈəuvəæmˈbiʃəs/US/'әuvәæm'biʃәs/
C2
Definitions
adj.
Excessively ambitious; aiming for more than is realistic.
野心过大的，过于雄心勃勃的。
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedover-excessively, above
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ambitiouslove
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over- (excessively) + ambitious = ambitious to a fault. Usually of plans or targets that aim too high to be achievable.
Example Sentences
- 1.
The schedule was overambitious and quickly fell behind.
- 2.
Their overambitious targets set them up for failure.