Definitions

1. noun

a romantic or idealistic person who is unrealistic about what can be achieved

“He was a bit of a quixote, always chasing after grand ideals without considering the practicalities.”

2. proper noun

the title character in a famous Spanish novel ‘Don Quixote’ written by Miguel de Cervantes, known for his chivalrous and idealistic but often unrealistic adventures

“In literature class, we studied the character of Don Quixote and his famous tilting at windmills.”

3. noun

a misinterpretation or misperception, especially of a situation or a person

“His perception of her as a damsel in distress was a quixote, and it led him to behave in a foolish manner.”