quixotism

[ kwik-suh-tiz-uhm ]

noun

1. (sometimes initial capital letter) quixotic character or practice.
2. a quixotic idea or act.

Word History and Origins

Origin of quixotism¹

1660–70; ( Don ) Quixote + -ism

Example Sentences

Happy will it be for us, if a moral Don Quixotism does not intrude itself into our efforts for true reform.

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But there was no piece of quixotism they did not think Michael capable of.

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He opened his lips once more to launch nervous English against this quixotism, but Strong interposed.

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I could have wrung my hands over Max's obstinacy and quixotism: he carried his generosity to a fault.

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I could see he was cut to the heart, that he loves our brave Jenny deeply, truly, and there isn't any quixotism about it.

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