quixotism
C2Գոյական/US /ˈkwɪxɑtɪsm/ qŭĭxŏtĭsm; UK /ˈkwɪxɑtɪsm/ qŭĭxŏtĭsm/
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.
