quixotism Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun quixotic (romantic and impractical) behavior
    knight errantry.

WordNet


Quix"ot*ism noun
Definitions
  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.

Webster 1913