quixotic dream

/kwɪkˈsɒtɪk driːm/

noun phrase

  1. An idealistic hope or ambition, often inspired by romantic or chivalrous ideals, that is admirable but probably unrealistic or impossible to achieve.

    C1

    formal

    • "He had a quixotic dream of becoming a famous singer."B1
    • "Her quixotic dream of ending all wars inspired many people, even though it seemed impossible."B2
    • "The proposal was dismissed as a quixotic dream rather than a practical political program."C1

Collocations

pursue a quixotic dreamchase a quixotic dreaman ambitious dream

Word family

quixoticquixoticallydreamdreamerdreaming