Strebsamkeit
ambition, diligence, aspiration
noun SHTRAYP-zahm-keyt Rare
Usage Note
Strebsamkeit describes a positive eagerness to improve oneself and achieve goals through steady effort. Unlike the often negatively connotated Ehrgeiz (which can imply ruthlessness), Strebsamkeit leans towards industrious self-improvement.
Examples
"Ihre Strebsamkeit ermöglichte ihr den sozialen Aufstieg aus einfachen Verhältnissen."
Natural Translation
Her ambition enabled her to rise socially from humble origins.
Literal Translation
Her diligence enabled her the social ascent from simple circumstances.
Related Words
- Abgeklärtheit serenity, mature composure, detached calm
- Anmaßung presumption, arrogance, overstepping
- Aufgeschlossenheit open-mindedness, receptiveness
- Bedachtheit deliberateness, thoughtful care, circumspection
- Begeisterungsfähigkeit capacity for enthusiasm
- Beharrungsvermögen tenacity, perseverance
- Beharrungswille persistence, determination to persist
- Beherrschtheit self-control, composure
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