Antonyms for Aspiration
ˌæs pəˈreɪ ʃənas·pi·ra·tion

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1. aspiration

   The aim is the direction in which one shoots, or sometimes that which is aimed at. The mark is that at which one shoots; the goal, that toward which one runs. All alike indicate the direction of endeavor. The end is the point at which one expects or hopes to close his labors; the object, that which he would grasp as the reward of his labors. Aspiration, design, endeavor, purpose, referring to the mental acts by which the aim is attained, are often used as interchangeable with aim. Aspiration applies to what are viewed as noble aims; endeavor, design, intention, purpose, indifferently to the best or worst. Aspiration has less of decision than the other terms; one may aspire to an object, and yet lack the fixedness of purpose by which alone it can be attained. Purpose is stronger than intention. Design especially denotes the adaptation of means to an end; endeavor refers to the exertions by which it is to be attained. One whose aims are worthy, whose aspirations are high, whose designs are wise, and whose purposes are steadfast, may hope to reach the goal of his ambition, and will surely win some object worthy of a life's endeavor. Compare AMBITION; DESIGN.

   Antonyms:
   aimlessness, avoidance, carelessness, heedlessness, neglect, negligence, oversight, purposelessness, thoughtlessness

   Synonyms:
   aim, design, determination, end, end, endeavor, endeavor, goal, inclination, intent, intention, mark, object, purpose, tendency

Complete Dictionary of Synonyms and AntonymsRate these synonyms:2.3 / 3 votes

1. aspiration

   Antonyms:
   apathy, indifference, aimlessness, lulness, inertia, callousness, carelessness, aversion, avoidance, rejection, repudiation

   Synonyms:
   longing, desire, aim, wish, craving, ambition, endeavor, hope, appetition, effort, eagerness

Matched Categories

1. • Ambition
   • Articulation

Princeton's WordNetRate these antonyms:1.0 / 2 votes

1. aspirationnoun

   a will to succeed

   Synonyms:
   inspiration, breathing in, intake, dream, ambition, inhalation

2. ambition, aspiration, dreamnoun

   a cherished desire

   "his ambition is to own his own business"

   Synonyms:
   breathing in, aspiration, inhalation, inspiration, ambitiousness, ambition, pipe dream, dream, intake, dreaming

3. aspirationnoun

   a manner of articulation involving an audible release of breath

   Synonyms:
   inspiration, breathing in, intake, dream, ambition, inhalation

4. inhalation, inspiration, aspiration, intake, breathing innoun

   the act of inhaling; the drawing in of air (or other gases) as in breathing

   Synonyms:
   breathing in, uptake, consumption, aspiration, inhalation, inspiration, inhalant, brainchild, inlet, ambition, divine guidance, intake, ingestion, stirring, dream

How to use Aspiration in a sentence?

1. Jeremy Corbyn:

   We challenge the narrative that only the individual matters, and the collective is irrelevant, instead we say the common good is the aspiration of all of us.

2. Mark Gainsborough:

   The model aspiration is to find an integrated mode with positions in trading and supply and having customer books.

3. Kurt Lewin:

   A successful individual typically sets his next goal somewhat but not too much above his last achievement. In this way he steadily raises his level of aspiration.

4. Dwight D. Eisenhower:

   We have heard much of the phrase, peace and friendship. This phrase, in expressing the aspiration of America, is not complete. We should say instead, peace and friendship, in freedom. This, I think, is America's real message to the rest of the world.

5. Jeffrey Sachs:

   The aspiration of society is the flourishing of its members, this report gives evidence on how to achieve societal well?being. It's not by money alone, but also by fairness, honesty, trust and good health.

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