overambitiousness

noun

as in killer instinct

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  1. killer instinct
  2. spirit
  3. starch
  4. grit
Noun
  • Gakpo would add firepower to a Tottenham forward line that is technically gifted, but lacks a killer instinct in front of goal.
    — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Jon Moxley argued with a conflicted Will Ospreay as Ospreay struggled to find a killer instinct and pull the trigger on his ailing friend.
    — Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
Definition of killer instinct
Noun
  • And the who, what and why of the vengeful spirit is the narrative pull of the play — along with the tense anticipation of more revelations, suspicions and shocks.
    — Frank Rizzo, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Art represents beauty and self-expression, while healing reflects science and well-being across mind, body and spirit.
    — Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of spirit
Noun
  • Key Takeaways Some savory foods made with refined starches can raise your blood sugar just as quickly, or even faster, than sweet foods.
    — Brittany Poulson, Verywell Health, 19 Aug. 2026
  • And while wild barley proved to be better for converting starches into fermentable sugars, some brewers continued to make wheat beers, often using primarily barley and a smaller percentage of wheat.
    — Jay R. Brooks, Mercury News, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of starch
Noun
  • His exceptional talent, determination, and grit will leave a lasting legacy at NASA.
    — Mike Wall, Space.com, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Seafood is the star of the show here—especially the shrimp and grits and crab cakes, which Bernthal says are a must-order.
    — Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of grit
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“Overambitiousness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overambitiousness. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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