Synonyms for aspirant

Noun

1. aspirant, aspirer, hopeful, wannabe, wannabee, applicant, applier

usage: an ambitious and aspiring young person; "a lofty aspirant"; "two executive hopefuls joined the firm"; "the audience was full of Madonna wannabes"

Adjective

1. aspirant, aspiring(predicate), wishful, would-be(prenominal), hopeful (vs. hopeless)

usage: seeking advancement or recognition

2. aspirant, aspiring(prenominal), ambitious (vs. unambitious)

usage: desiring or striving for recognition or advancement