[ US /kwɪkˈsɑtɪk/ ]
[ UK /kwɪksˈɒtɪk/ ]
ADJECTIVE
  1. not sensible about practical matters; idealistic and unrealistic
    as quixotic as a restoration of medieval knighthood
    a romantic disregard for money
    a wild-eyed dream of a world state
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How To Use quixotic In A Sentence

  • Some critics have called Jones’ quests “quixotic”—but speaking to Jones, one gets the impression he takes certain issues to heart and refuses to let them go, quixotism be damned. Project On Government Oversight: Osprey Odyssey: Rep. Jones' Ten-Year Quest to Clear the Names of Two Marine Corps Pilots
  • It is also bolstered by fine literary criticism that is effortlessly introduced into the narrative of a quixotic life. Times, Sunday Times
  • Usually, a robust defender of reason and science -- and vociferous critic of untested truth-claims -- Shermer has drawn the ire of colleagues and admirers alike with his quixotic missive of mollification to moderates of religion. Renowned Skeptic Michael Shermer: Deist or Just Disingenuous?
  • I applaude you I think you are doinga marvellous job quixotic replied to Sam AustralianIT.com.au | Top Stories
  • As quixotic ventures go, the symphony has turned out well. Times, Sunday Times
  • The Singapore-born Tan, better known as a fortepianist, brought an entirely new, quixotic beauty to bear. Philip Glass Ensemble: the Qatsi trilogy; BBCSO/Volkov; Melvyn Tan; T'ang Quartet; Bo Skovhus; Montreal SO/Nagano; Llyr William; Ten Plagues – review
  • Poincare has certainly no interest in currying the favor of these quixotic upholders of a forlorn hope. The Case for France
  • as quixotic as a restoration of medieval knighthood
  • She clung to the poor comfort that something must have passed at the interview so kindly sought by George to set the quixotical young farmer against him. The Elect Lady
  • This is a vast, exciting, and perhaps quixotic project.
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