quixotism

Other forms: quixotisms

Definitions of quixotism
  1. noun
    quixotic (romantic and impractical) behavior
    synonyms: knight errantry
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    type of:
    idealism
    impracticality by virtue of thinking of things in their ideal form rather than as they really are
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