quixotic

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Adjective quixotic has 1 sense

quixotic, romantic, wild-eyed - not sensible about practical matters; unrealistic; "as quixotic as a restoration of medieval knighthood"; "a romantic disregard for money"; "a wild-eyed dream of a world state"
Antonym: practical (indirect, via impractical)

Definitions from the Web

Quixotic

Part of Speech: Adjective

Senses:

Extravagantly or romantically idealistic; unpredictable and impractical.
Relating to or resembling the reckless and chivalrous character of Don Quixote.

Popular Usage:

1. She had a quixotic dream of quitting her job and traveling the world without any money.

2. The political candidate's quixotic campaign promised to fix all of society's problems overnight.

Local Usage:

1. In our small town, opening a fancy upscale restaurant may be considered quixotic as most people prefer casual dining options.

2. The local artist had a quixotic vision of transforming an abandoned building into a contemporary art gallery.

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