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Synonyms for quixotic
kwɪkˈsɒt ɪkquixot·ic

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  1. quixotic, romantic, wild-eyedadjective

    not sensible about practical matters; idealistic and unrealistic

    "as quixotic as a restoration of medieval knighthood"; "a romantic disregard for money"; "a wild-eyed dream of a world state"

    Synonyms:
    romanticistic, amorous, wild-eyed, romantic, romanticist, amatory

    Antonyms:
    practical

Dictionary of English Synonymes5.0 / 1 vote

  1. quixoticadjective

    Synonyms:
    visionary, imaginary, wild, fanciful, freakish, utopian, chimerical, fantastical, absurdly romantic

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  1. quixoticadjective

    Synonyms:
    utopian, impracticable, chimerical fanciful

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How to use quixotic in a sentence?

  1. George Will:

    Modern man's capacity for destruction is quixotic evidence of humanity's capacity for reconstruction. The powerful technological agents we have unleashed against the environment include many of the agents we require for its reconstruction.

  2. Sebastian Morris:

    The real issue is Mr. Modi's quixotic approach to macro-economic management.

  3. Peter Chen:

    They don't just dislike him, they kind of actively hate him because he is so quixotic.


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