quixotism

Meanings

• noun

  The quality of being quixotic: unpractical and impracticable, especially in the pursuit of lofty ideals in spite of practical obstacles.

  - "His quixotic quest for world peace was admired by many."
  - "The artist's quixotic approach to creating art often resulted in unique and innovative works."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with quixotism
moxie , boxie , coxcomb , poxie

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Variants

List of all variants of quixotism that leads to same result
quixote , quixotes , quixotism , quixotisms , quixotries , quixotry

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Etymology

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Derived from the name of Don Quixote, a fictional character in Miguel de Cervantes' novel 'Don Quixote' who was famous for his unrealistic and impractical ideals.

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Trivia

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1. Quixotism is a term that was popularized by Miguel de Cervantes' novel 'Don Quixote', published in 1605.

2. The character Don Quixote is often considered to be the first modern novel protagonist.

3. Quixotism is not just a Spanish concept, but has been adopted and used in various cultures around the world.

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Related Concepts

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1. Romanticism: A cultural and artistic movement that began in Europe towards the end of the 18th century and emphasized emotion, individualism, and the beauty of nature.

2. Idealism: A philosophical belief that ideas and ideal objectives are more important than material things or practical considerations.

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Culture

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Quixotism has been used extensively in literature and art to depict individuals who pursue unrealistic or impractical goals despite the odds. This concept is often associated with romanticism and idealism.

How to Memorize "quixotism"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person with an unrealistic and impractical goal, such as chasing windmills or attempting to fly. This can help you remember the meaning of quixotism.

2. associate
   

   - Associate quixotism with the name of the fictional character Don Quixote and his unrealistic ideals.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic phrase, such as 'Quixotic quests often lead to unrealistic goals.'

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