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 9 synonyms and 12 antonyms.

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

Synonyms for quixotic

dreamy
foolish
idealist
idealistic
impractical
impulsive
romantic
unrealistic
utopian

Antonyms for quixotic

cautious
clear-eyed
hardheaded
practical
pragmatic
pragmatical
realistic
sensible
thoughtful
unromantic
unsentimental
wise

Meanings of quixotic

adjective

Possessing or acting with the desire to do noble and romantic deeds, without thought of realism and practicality; exceedingly idealistic.
Impulsive.
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 21 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to quixotic, such as: cautious, clear-eyed, dreamy, foolish, hardheaded, idealist, idealistic.

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