quixotism
Meanings
noun
- A form of idealism and delusion which leads to extravagant and absurd undertakings or sacrifices in obedience to a morbidly romantic ideal of duty or honor, as illustrated by the exploits of Don Quixote in knight-errantry.
noun
- Alternative letter-case form of quixotism.
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Etymology
From Quixote + -ism.
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