quixotism

English - Turkish

Definition of quixotism in English Turkish dictionary

gereksiz kahramanlık

donkişotluk

{i} don kişotluk

{i} gereksiz kahramanlık gösterme çabası

English - English

Definition of quixotism in English English dictionary

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

Quixotry

{i} instance of quixotic behavior, act of ideological chivalry or romance

Related Terms

Don Quixotism

noble but unrealistic battle for justice (based on the character of Don Quixote in Cervantes' 17th century novel)

Hyphenation

quix·ot·i·sm