quixotic
Foolishly impractical, especially in the pursuit of ideals; marked by lofty romantic notions or extravagant chivalrous action.
Forms
- plural
- quixotics
Examples
- Mary's quixotic plan to save the library by staging a one-woman play was endearing but ultimately unrealistic.
- Omar often had quixotic dreams of traveling the world, but he never managed to leave his hometown.
- The young knight's quixotic quest to defeat the dragon was met with both admiration and mockery.