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Quixotism

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Translation of "quixotism" into Russian

quixotism
Noun
raiting
quixotisms pl
His quixotism led him to embark on a journey to save the world.
Его донкихотство побудило его отправиться в путешествие, чтобы спасти мир.

Definitions

quixotism
Noun
raiting
The quality or state of being exceedingly idealistic; unrealistic and impractical pursuit of ideals.
His quixotism led him to embark on a journey to save the world, despite having no resources or plan.
A quixotic action, idea, or endeavour; an instance of impractical idealism.
The scheme to irrigate the desert with melted iceberg water was one of his many quixotisms.

Idioms and phrases

accused of quixotism
He was often accused of quixotism for challenging the system.
обвинён в донкихотстве
Его часто обвиняли в донкихотстве за критику системы.
act of quixotism
Many saw his donation as an act of quixotism.
акт донкихотства
Многие считали его пожертвование актом донкихотства.
display of quixotism
His proposal was just another display of quixotism.
проявление донкихотства
Его предложение было просто очередным проявлением донкихотства.
quixotism in (someone)'s behavior
There was clear quixotism in her behavior at the meeting.
донкихотство в поведении (кого-либо)
В её поведении на собрании явно проявлялось донкихотство.
spirit of quixotism
The project was undertaken in a true spirit of quixotism.
дух донкихотства
Проект был начат в настоящем духе донкихотства.

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