quixotic
Example Sentences
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“Metropolitans” proves a less quixotic project than that might suggest.
But the heart of the film is Boyes’ quixotic search, aided by trackers and anthropologists, and eventually, a regional king.
From Los Angeles Times
Basically, this mascot is carrying the flag for a quixotic battle to save a dying industry.
From Los Angeles Times
Her quixotic search at times reads like a sad twist on P.D.
Though Darshan’s quest might seem quixotic, legal experts say the government is evaluating more cases like his.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.