quixotic

Definition of quixotic

excessively visionary; unfeasible

Synonyms for quixotic

• idealistic
• utopian
• nonviable

quixotic in a Sentence

1. His quixotic dream of creating a world without conflict seemed impossible.

Why quixotic Matters for GRE & SAT

"quixotic" is a adjective that means "excessively visionary; unfeasible" closely related to words like "idealistic", "utopian", "nonviable". As a word starting with Q, it belongs to a cluster of GRE and SAT vocabulary that test-takers often encounter in Verbal Reasoning, Text Completion, and Reading Comprehension sections.

On the GRE, understanding "quixotic" helps you distinguish between closely related answer choices in Sentence Equivalence questions. On the SAT, recognizing this word in context strengthens your performance on Craft & Structure and Words in Context questions. Seeing how "quixotic" is used in sentences — like the examples above — builds the contextual understanding that standardized tests reward.

Study tip: Start with the definition and part of speech (adjective). Then learn its 3 synonyms to build a word network. Finally, practice with spaced repetition to move "quixotic" into long-term memory.

How to Remember quixotic

One effective way to remember "quixotic" (adjective) is to group it with similar words you already know: "idealistic" and "utopian" and "nonviable". When you encounter "quixotic" on a test, these synonym connections help you quickly recall its meaning — "excessively visionary; unfeasible".

Use flashcard apps with spaced repetition to review "quixotic" at increasing intervals until it becomes automatic.

Related Words

• Querulous — Complaining in a whiny or petulant manner.
• qualitative — Relating to the quality or character of something rather than its quantity
• qualm — a feeling of apprehension or doubt
• quandary — a dilemma; a difficult decision or situation
• quantitative — Relating to or measured by the quantity of something

More Vocabulary Words Starting with Q

• Querulous — Complaining in a whiny or petulant manner.
• qualitative — Relating to the quality or character of something rather than its quantity
• qualitative — Relating to the quality or character of something rather than its quantity
• qualitative — Relating to the quality or character of something
• qualm — a feeling of apprehension or doubt
• qualm — a feeling of apprehension or doubt
• quandary — a dilemma; a difficult decision or situation
• quandary — a dilemma; a difficult decision or situation
• quantitative — Relating to or measured by the quantity of something
• quantitative — Relating to, measuring, or measured by quantity