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October 6, 2026 Adjective

Quixotic

/kwɪkˈsɒtɪk/

Exceedingly idealistic; unrealistic and impractical.

Example

"He had a quixotic plan to end world hunger."

Etymology (Origin)

After Don Quixote by Cervantes.

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