unambitious
UK/ʌnæm'bɪʃəs/US/.ʌnæm'biʃәs/
C2
Definitions
adj.
Having little desire for success or achievement; modest in scope.
无雄心的，不求上进的；保守的。
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedun-not, reversal
+
ambitiouslove
=unambitious
un- (not) + ambitious = not ambitious. Of a person, lacking drive; of a plan, modest or cautious in scope.
Common Collocations
- 1.unambitious plan缺乏魄力的计划
- 2.unambitious goal不够进取的目标
- 3.[unambitious approach]保守的做法
- 4.seem unambitious显得不思进取
Example Sentences
- 1.
Critics called the budget timid and unambitious.
- 2.
He seemed content with an unambitious, quiet life.