unambitiously
|un-am-bi-tious-ly|
/ˌʌn.æmˈbɪʃ.əs.li/
(unambitious)
lacking ambition
Etymology
'unambitiously' is formed from the adjective 'unambitious' with the adverbial suffix '-ly'. 'Unambitious' comes from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and 'ambitious', which is from Latin 'ambitiosus'.
'unambitious' was formed in English by adding the negative prefix 'un-' to 'ambitious', and 'unambitiously' was later formed by adding '-ly' to 'unambitious'.
Initially, it meant 'in a way that is not ambitious', and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a manner that lacks ambition or drive; without seeking to achieve more or to be successful.
He unambitiously accepted the routine job without seeking promotion.
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Last updated: 2025/07/29 19:07