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quixotism

/ˈkwɪk.sə.tɪ.zəm/

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noun

/ˈkwɪk.sə.tɪ.zəm/C2formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее романтическое, идеалистическое или непрактичное поведение, часто характеризующееся благородным, но нереалистичным стремлением к рыцарским или идеалистическим целям.

A noun referring to romantic, idealistic, or impractical behavior, often characterized by a noble but unrealistic pursuit of chivalrous or visionary goals.

uncountable

  1. Romantic and impractical behaviorC2formal

    Idealism or actions that are noble but unrealistic, often inspired by romantic notions.

    ruДонкихотство

    • His quixotism led him to try to save the old library from demolition, despite the odds.
    • She was known for her quixotism, always fighting for lost causes.
    • The plan was a classic example of quixotism, beautiful in theory but impossible in practice.

    Synonymschivalryfantasyidealismillusionimpracticalityromanticismutopianism

    Antonymspragmatismrealism

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  • quixotisms' possessive plural form
  • quixotism's possessive singular form
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