noun
- idealistic pursuit of unrealistic or impractical goals; behavior characterized by romantic idealism and disregard for practical considerations
Usage: literary
Examples
- His quixotry led him to believe he could single-handedly reform the entire education system.
- The politician’s quixotry was evident in her promise to eliminate poverty within a year.
- Many viewed his environmental crusade as pure quixotry, but he persisted nonetheless.
- Her quixotry inspired others, even though her goals seemed impossible to achieve.
- The startup’s business plan was dismissed as quixotry by experienced investors.
- Despite accusations of quixotry, the activist continued fighting for social justice.