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Quixotic

/kwɪkˈsɒtɪk/

Possessing or acting with the desire to do noble and romantic deeds, without thought of realism and practicality; exceedingly idealistic.

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adjective
  1. 1

    Possessing or acting with the desire to do noble and romantic deeds, without thought of realism and practicality; exceedingly idealistic.

  2. 2

    Impulsive.

  3. 3

    Like Don Quixote; romantic to extravagance; absurdly chivalric; apt to be deluded.

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