Quixotic (Adjective)
Meaning
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".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- Her quixotic decision to quit her job and travel the world was met with skepticism by her friends and family.
- The artist's quixotic vision of a utopian society was reflected in his vibrant and fantastical paintings.
- The politician's quixotic promise to eradicate poverty within a year was seen as unrealistic by many experts.
- The young couple's quixotic dream of sailing around the world on a small boat was admirable, but also fraught with danger.
- The billionaire's quixotic attempt to build a private space station was criticized as a frivolous waste of resources.