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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

quixotism

/kwɪksəˈtɪzəm/ noun · British & US
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What does quixotism mean?

noun

A quality of being extravagantly chivalrous or romantic in an impractical or idealistic way. A tendency to act on high-minded or romantic notions without regard for practicality or reality.

Example

"His quixotism led him to spend all his money on a doomed quest to save the village."

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