quixotic

The word “quixotic” has 3 syllables: qui-xot-ic

It's pronounced as /kwɪˈzɒtɪk/

What is synonym and antonym for quixotic?

In the thesaurus, “quixotic” has 34 synonyms and 15 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for quixotic along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for quixotic

Pollyannaish
Pollyannish
chimerical
chivalrous
crusading
dewy-eyed
doctrinaire
dreaming
dreamy
foolish
hopeful
idealist
idealistic
ideologic
ideological
impetuous
impractical
impulsive
messianic
moonstruck
moony
optimistic
quixotical
romantic
rosy
sentimental
starry
starry-eyed
tender-minded
unrealistic
upbeat
utopian
visionary
zealous

Antonyms for quixotic

cautious
clear-eyed
clear-sighted
hard-nosed
hardheaded
practical
pragmatic
pragmatical
realistic
sensible
thoughtful
tough-minded
unromantic
unsentimental
wise

Meanings of quixotic

adjective
1. Possessing or acting with the desire to do noble and romantic deeds, without thought of realism and practicality; exceedingly idealistic.
2. Impulsive.
3. Like Don Quixote; romantic to extravagance; absurdly chivalric; apt to be deluded.

Example Sentences

His quixotic quest for perfection often led to disappointment.
Despite the odds, she remained committed to her quixotic dream of traveling the world on foot.
The politician's quixotic promises appealed to idealists but were dismissed by pragmatists.
His quixotic belief in the innate goodness of humanity was both admirable and naive.
The entrepreneur's quixotic venture to build a utopian society in the wilderness captured the imagination of many.

On this page you'll find 49 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to quixotic, such as: Pollyannaish, Pollyannish, cautious, chimerical, chivalrous, clear-eyed, clear-sighted.

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