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.