aspiring

[ uh-spahyer-ing ]

adjective

1. eagerly or ambitiously aiming for a particular career, title, social status, etc.: a team of aspiring gold medalists.

   an aspiring composer;

   a team of aspiring gold medalists.

Other Words From

• as·pir·ing·ly adverb
• non·as·pir·ing adjective
• un·as·pir·ing adjective
• un·as·pir·ing·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of aspiring¹

First recorded in 1575–1595; aspire ( def ) + -ing ²( def )

Synonym Study

See ambitious.

Example Sentences

It achieved global success and touched the lives of millions of theater geeks and aspiring ingenues alike with its showstopping numbers and visionary production.

From Salon

Planning documents show Mr Saverimutto said the gym would give specialist sports and health education to aspiring young athletes aged eight to 18, and include three classrooms and a sensory room.

From BBC

"The key things that you'd need to enjoy are moving around a lot and looking a bit funny," Sam advises aspiring beginners.

From BBC

I knew that this version of the United States of America was not going to elect a supremely qualified Black woman even if the alternative is an aspiring dictator who is a White man.

From Salon

“He gave his time and resources to aspiring actors, consistently advocating for greater representation and authenticity within the industry.”

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• eager
• would-be