ambitiösa

Ambitiösa is the plural form of the Swedish adjective ambitiös, meaning characterized by ambition or a strong desire to achieve goals. The term is used to describe people, plans, or projects that set high targets and are willing to invest time and effort to reach them. Ambitiösa can carry a positive nuance of determination, but may also imply that the aims are demanding or challenging.

Grammatically, ambitiösa is the plural form. Singular forms are ambitiös for common gender nouns (en ambitiös person) and ambitiöst for neuter nouns (ett ambitiöst projekt). In practice, you hear phrases like “hon är ambitiös” and “de är ambitiösa människor,” or “ett ambitiöst mål” (though the common phrasing is usually “ett ambitiöst projekt” and “ambitiösa mål”).

Etymology: ambitiös is a loanword derived from French ambitiueux (ambitious), with Swedish adapting the form to fit its adjective patterns. The word has been part of modern Swedish since the late 19th or early 20th century and is now widely used across business, education, and culture.

Usage: Ambitiösa commonly describes individuals, teams, or organizations that aim high and plan for long-term achievement. It often appears in job ads, project descriptions, and evaluations. Related terms include målmedveten (goal-oriented), drivande (driven), and målmedvetna/strävsamma equivalents, depending on nuance.