Quixotism
noun | /quixotism/
Idealism or behavior that is impractical and guided by lofty, unrealistic aims.
Quixotism
noun | /quixotism/
Advanced WordsVERY HARDIdealism or behavior that is impractical and guided by lofty, unrealistic aims.
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"Critics dismissed the plan as quixotism because it ignored basic costs. Means: Critics considered the plan unrealistically idealistic and impractical."
"Her quixotism inspired volunteers, even though the goal seemed impossible. Means: Her lofty, impractical idealism motivated volunteers."
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Quixotism comes from Don Quixote, whose grand ideals often clashed with reality.
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