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quixotic
adjective
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Definition of quixotic:

quixotic (adjective):
foolishly impractical especially in the pursuit of ideals
not sensible about practical matters; idealistic and unrealistic.
marked by rash lofty romantic ideas or extravagantly chivalrous action

Synonyms for quixotic:

zealousimpracticalchivalroushopefulromanticstarryvisionaryoptimisticidealistimaginary
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