quixotic

UK
/kwɪkˈsɒtɪk/
US
/kwɪkˈsɑːtɪk/

Translations

quixoticadjective
more quixotic
Comp.
most quixotic
Super.
UK
/kwɪkˈsɒtɪk/
US
/kwɪkˈsɑːtɪk/
His quixotic dreams of changing the world were inspiring.
Его идеалистические мечты о том, чтобы изменить мир, были вдохновляющими.
Her quixotic efforts to save the old building were ultimately unsuccessful.
Ее донкихотские усилия по спасению старого здания в конечном итоге не увенчались успехом.

Definitions

quixoticadjective
Exceedingly idealistic; unrealistic and impractical.
His quixotic plans to save the world were admirable but lacked any practical foundation.
Impulsive or rashly unpredictable, especially in the pursuit of lofty ideals.
His quixotic decision to cycle across the continent without preparation surprised everyone.