Competitive/kəmˈpetətɪv/ Definition 1 of 5Pro Tip 1/3Desire to Win Refers to the strong motivation to achieve victory or excellence in a field. Her competitive nature led her to the top of her class. Pro Tip 2/3Challenging Others Implies actively seeking to outperform rivals in any given area. He took on the challenge with a competitive fire. Pro Tip 3/3Winning Mindset Focuses on the mental attitude that one is aiming to be the best compared to others. She approached the game with a competitive mindset.