overambitiousness

noun

Definition of overambitiousnessnext
as in killer instinct

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  1. killer instinct
  2. spirit
  3. starch
  4. grit
Noun
  • There’s really only one way to prove a killer instinct.
    — Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 23 Mar. 2025
  • Success ‘is only possible with people that are not rigid’ For Kaufman, a killer instinct is a deep sense of the mission of the company.
    — Gili Malinsky, CNBC, 25 Feb. 2025
Definition of killer instinct
Noun
  • Derik Faye, alongside Richard Branson and Howard Schultz, embodies the spirit of triumph over circumstances, offering enduring lessons on navigating risk, embracing change, overcoming setbacks, adapting to sacrifice, and maintaining a realistic perspective.
    — Jaime Catmull, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
  • Afternoon Tea highlighting the spirit of Thailand is available at hotels in Bangkok, London at Park Lane and Singapore.
    — Elycia Rubin, HollywoodReporter, 3 Apr. 2025
Definition of spirit
Noun
  • Potatoes also act as a thickener; potato starch is good for thickening sauces or dressings.
    — Merve Ceylan, Health, 26 Mar. 2025
  • While a blend of potato starch and water (2 tablespoons each) can replace an egg in cooking and baking during the eight-day celebration.
    — Catharine Kaufman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Mar. 2025
Definition of starch
Noun
  • And don’t blink —Auburn and Michigan are set to light up the arena in a battle of athleticism and grit.
    — Tobias Bass, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
  • There’s simply no substitute for the positive outcomes that qualities like grit, individual effort, commitment and consistency can predictably bring into your life.
    — Vinesh Sukumaran, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
Definition of grit
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