social climber vs would-be

social climber

noun
  • One who tries to improve his or her social standing, especially by means of obsequious behaviour. 

would-be

noun
  • One who aspires to something. 

  • One's fiancé or fiancée. 

adj
  • Attempting or desiring something. 

  • Unfulfilled; frustrated in realizing a goal, ambition, etc. 

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