aspiration
Meaning
Aspiration refers to a strong desire or ambition to achieve something significant, often associated with personal or professional goals that require sustained effort and commitment; it encompasses both the motivation to pursue these goals and the idealist
💡 While "aspiration" can denote a positive drive towards achievement, it is important to differentiate it from mere wishful thinking; aspirations typically imply a proactive approach and a strategic plan for realization.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
After
work
,
Maya
sits
at
her
kitchen
table
with
notes
spread
out
,
rehearsing
the
presentation
that
could
define
her
first
major
promotion
.
She
feels
a
mix
of
nervousness
and
quiet
determination
because
her
aspiration
to
lead
the
new
sustainability
project
depends
on
convincing
the
board
.
She
times
each
section
,
refines
transitions
,
and
asks
her
partner
for
critique
so
the
argument
stays
concise
and
persuasive
.
When
she
receives
constructive
feedback
she
adjusts
the
structure
without
losing
the
core
message
she
wants
to
convey
.
The
routine
of
practice
,
reflection
,
and
revision
has
become
her
steady
way
of
building
confidence
.
By
the
time
she
turns
off
the
lamp
she
understands
that
persistence
,
as
much
as
talent
,
will
determine
whether
she
reaches
her
goal
.
Common Phrases
personal aspiration
professional aspiration
aspiration for excellence
Synonyms
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