Definitions for quixotism

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. knight errantry, quixotism(noun)

    quixotic (romantic and impractical) behavior

Wiktionary

  1. quixotism(Noun)

    That form of 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.

  2. quixotism(Noun)

    Quixotry.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Quixotism(noun)

    that form of 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


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