competitiveness
gb/kəmpˈɛtɪtɪvnəs/ us/kəmpˈɛtɪtɪvnəs/
B2
Angličtina
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Podstatné jméno
B2
property
1
strong desire to compete or win
The feeling or quality of a person who really wants to win or be better than other people.
Vzorec užití:
[someone]'s competitiveness
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes confuse "competitiveness" with "competition." "Competitiveness" is the quality or feeling of wanting to win (e.g., "her competitiveness"), while "competition" is the event or situation where people try to win (e.g., "a swimming competition").
Synonyma
competitive spirit (Very close in meaning, slightly more positive and emotional.)
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ambition (Broader desire to achieve success, not only in direct competition.)
Antonyma
lack of ambition (Describes having little or no desire to win or achieve more.)
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contentment (Focuses on being satisfied with what you have instead of trying to beat others.)
Kolokace
strong competitiveness
|natural competitiveness
|personal competitiveness
|fierce competitiveness
|sense of competitiveness
|spirit of competitiveness
Témata
personality
|emotions
|sports
|core_vocabulary
Příklady
- Her competitiveness pushes her to train harder than anyone else on the team.
- A healthy level of competitiveness can motivate children to do their best.
- His extreme competitiveness sometimes makes it hard for him to enjoy friendly games.
- The siblings’ competitiveness often turns simple board games into serious battles.
- In interviews he talks openly about how his competitiveness shaped his career choices.
Učební příklady
- Her competitiveness helps her win many games.
- A little competitiveness at work can be good.
- His competitiveness makes him study very hard.
- The coach likes her competitiveness on the field.
- Their competitiveness sometimes causes small arguments.
Podstatné jméno
B2
property
2
ability to compete in a market
How able a company, industry, or country is to do well against others in business or trade.
Vzorec užití:
the competitiveness of [a company/industry/country]
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes say "*the company is very competitiveness" instead of "the company is very competitive." Use "competitiveness" after a determiner or preposition ("their competitiveness," "to increase competitiveness"), and use "competitive" before a noun or after "be" ("a competitive market," "the market is very competitive").
Synonyma
economic strength (Stresses overall power and stability, not only ability to beat rivals in markets.)
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market position (Focuses on relative standing in the market, not the underlying ability to compete.)
Antonyma
uncompetitiveness (Direct opposite, meaning poor ability to compete successfully in a market.)
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weakness (General lack of strength; in this context, it means an economy or company cannot compete well.)
Kolokace
international competitiveness
|global competitiveness
|price competitiveness
|improve competitiveness
|maintain competitiveness
|enhance competitiveness
Témata
business
|economics
|politics
|finance
|work
Příklady
- Rising energy costs are threatening the international competitiveness of local manufacturers.
- The government introduced tax reforms to improve the country’s global competitiveness.
- Investing in research and development is essential for maintaining long‑term competitiveness.
- Lower labor costs have increased the company’s price competitiveness in foreign markets.
- Education and infrastructure are key factors in a nation’s overall competitiveness.
Učební příklady
- The new law may help the country’s competitiveness.
- High transport costs hurt our company’s competitiveness.
- The report says the city must improve its competitiveness.
- Good technology can increase a firm’s competitiveness.
- Training workers can raise the competitiveness of the industry.
Podstatné jméno
B2
property
3
level or intensity of competition
How strong and intense the competition is in a place or activity, for example in a sports league or job market.
Vzorec užití:
the competitiveness of [a market/league/field]
Častá chyba:
Learners may confuse this with the personal trait sense and say "*the league is full of competitiveness" when they mean "the league is very competitive" or "the competitiveness of the league is high." Use this sense mainly in patterns like "the competitiveness of X" or "the level of competitiveness."
Synonyma
intensity of competition (Near-equivalent, explicitly highlights how strong the competition is.)
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rivalry level (More informal and vague; focuses on the amount of rivalry rather than structured competition.)
Antonyma
low competition (Describes a situation where there are few strong rivals or little pressure to compete.)
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domination (If one player or group dominates, the overall competitiveness of the field is low.)
Kolokace
the competitiveness of the market
|high level of competitiveness
|increasing competitiveness
|intense competitiveness
|competitiveness in the job market
|competitiveness of the league
Témata
sports
|business
|education
|work
Příklady
- The competitiveness of the Premier League makes every match unpredictable.
- Many graduates are surprised by the high competitiveness of the job market.
- Recent rule changes have increased the competitiveness of the championship.
- Coaches say that the league’s growing competitiveness is good for young players.
- The report examines the competitiveness of the sector over the last decade.
Učební příklady
- The competitiveness of this league is very high.
- Students feel the competitiveness of the top schools.
- New teams have raised the competitiveness of the tournament.
- The competitiveness of the market makes prices lower.
- Young people talk about the competitiveness of the job market.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
competitiveness
IPA
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Slabiky a přízvuk
com - pet - it - ive - ness (5 slabik)
Stress on 2nd syllable (pet)
Tvary slova
Noun
- Base: competitiveness
- Plural: competitiveness
Příbuzná slova
Core family
Related words
competitively
adverb
Negative and opposite forms
uncompetitive
adjective
noncompetitive
adjective
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