Quixotism

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Noun 1.2 Related Words 1.3 External Resources

English

Noun

1. That form of delusion which leads to extravagant and absurd undertakings or sacrifices in obedience to a morbidly romantic ideal of duty or honor, as illustrated by the exploits of Don Quixote in knight-errantry.
2. Quixotry.

Related Words

• Don Quixote
• Quixotic

External Resources

• Wikipedia: Don Quixote