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[Anonymous]

what's the opposite of ambition?

[Anonymous]

http://thesaurus.reference.com/search?q=ambition


laziness, apathy, sloth, contentment, satisfaction

aimlessness, avoidance, neglect, purposelessness, thoughtlessness



We might also say "lack of ambition".

[MikeNewYork]

Thoughtlessness?

[Anonymous]

Thoughtlessness?

Ambition does not have one direct opposite. Thoughtlessness fits well into the category of that whch is lacking in ambition.

Yes, thoughtlessness.

[MikeNewYork]

Thoughtlessness?

Ambition does not have one direct opposite. Thoughtlessness fits well into the category of that whch is lacking in ambition.

Yes, thoughtlessness.

I don't see how that fits.

Main Entry: thought·less
Pronunciation: -l&s
Function: adjective
Date: 1592
1 a : insufficiently alert : CARELESS b : RECKLESS, RASH
2 : devoid of thought : INSENSATE
3 : lacking concern for others : INCONSIDERATE

[Anonymous]

Thoughtlessness?

Ambition does not have one direct opposite. Thoughtlessness fits well into the category of that whch is lacking in ambition.

Yes, thoughtlessness.

I don't see how that fits.

Main Entry: thought·less
Pronunciation: -l&s
Function: adjective
Date: 1592
1 a : insufficiently alert : CARELESS b : RECKLESS, RASH
2 : devoid of thought : INSENSATE
3 : lacking concern for others : INCONSIDERATE

That's your opinion.