Marked by rash lofty romantic ideas or extravagantly chivalrous action doomed to fail. The word “quixotic” describes someone who has big dreams, noble intentions, or ambitious goals that are highly unrealistic or impractical in the real world. It is also related to naïve romanticism and to utopianism
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Quixotism as a term or a quality appeared after the publication of don quixote in 1605.
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Having or showing ideas that are different and unusual but not practical or likely to succeed… Use quixotic for someone or something that is romantic and unrealistic, or possessed by almost impossible hopes Your quixotic task is easy to understand, if difficult to achieve Having or involving ideas or plans that show imagination but are usually not practical
Definition of quixotic adjective in oxford advanced learner's dictionary Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more. Meanings, etymology, pronunciation and more in the oxford english dictionary The adjective quixotic describes someone who is exceedingly idealistic, unrealistic, and impractical
It implies a romanticized and often naive pursuit of noble goals that are unlikely to be achieved.
