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quixotic adj

Quixotic means unrealistic but idealistic. Explore the term's definition, IPA/phonetic pronunciation, and usage examples.

Definition of quixotic

  • unrealistic but idealistic
  • impractical

Usage examples of quixotic

The campaign was quixotic because it aimed to reform the entire system with almost no money or political support.

His plan to end traffic by convincing everyone to ride horses was quixotic: idealistic, but completely impractical.

She had a quixotic dream of opening a free hospital funded only by anonymous donations.

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