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moderate ambitions

[ˈmɒd.ər.ət æmˈbɪʃ.ənz]
noun phrase
ambições moderadas
1. Goals or desires that are reasonable, not excessive, and achievable within realistic constraints
He has moderate ambitions to become a manager within five years.
Ele tem ambições moderadas de se tornar gerente em cinco anos.
2. Aspirations that are restrained and balanced rather than grandiose or overly ambitious
Her moderate ambitions kept her focused on practical career development.
Suas ambições moderadas a mantiveram focada no desenvolvimento prático da carreira.
Synonyms
humble aspirationsrealistic goalsmeasured objectivesmodest aimstempered ambitions
Antonyms
grand ambitionslofty aspirationsexcessive ambitionswild dreamsunrealistic goals

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ambições moderadas
Standard usage across Brazil
Portugal
ambições moderadas
Standard European Portuguese equivalent

Related Idioms & Phrases

keeping one's feet on the ground
aiming for the stars but with realistic expectations
having modest dreams
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