quixotism definition by Wordo

Noun

A

form

of

idealism

and

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

.