Word noun
striving
n.
US /ˈstɹaɪvɪŋ/ UK /stɹˈaɪvɪŋ/ striv·ing UK spelling strivings
Definition
- 01 C1 Advanced
the act of working very hard to reach a goal or to be successful.
the exertion of significant effort or energy toward an objective. Often uncountable when referring to the abstract concept of ambition.
Simple“Her constant striving for perfection made her a great artist but also very tired.”
In context“The philosopher argued that human happiness is found not in the achievement of a goal, but in the constant striving toward it.”
UsageOften followed by the preposition 'for' or 'after'.
Real-world usage
“Improving our understanding of threat could guide the work of faith leaders striving for a more tolerant, pro-democratic role of faith in the public sphere.”
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Level C1 · Advanced
Frequency Frequent
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