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Unusual vs Quixotic - What's the difference?

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Unusual is a related term of quixotic.


As adjectives the difference between unusual and quixotic

is that unusual is unlike what is expected; differing in some way from the norm while quixotic is possessing or acting with the desire to do noble and romantic deeds, without thought of realism and practicality; exceedingly idealistic.

Whimsical vs Quixotic - What's the difference?

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Whimsical is a related term of quixotic.


As adjectives the difference between whimsical and quixotic

is that whimsical is given to whimsy; capricious; odd; peculiar; playful; light-hearted or amusing while quixotic is possessing or acting with the desire to do noble and romantic deeds, without thought of realism and practicality; exceedingly idealistic.

Naive vs Quixotic - What's the difference?

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As adjectives the difference between naive and quixotic

is that naive is while quixotic is possessing or acting with the desire to do noble and romantic deeds, without thought of realism and practicality; exceedingly idealistic.

Quixotic vs Oddball - What's the difference?

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As adjectives the difference between quixotic and oddball

is that quixotic is possessing or acting with the desire to do noble and romantic deeds, without thought of realism and practicality; exceedingly idealistic while oddball is exotic, not mainstream, such as an oddball word or an oddball computer program.

As a noun oddball is

an eccentric or unusual person.

Queer vs Quixotic - What's the difference?

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Queer is a related term of quixotic.


As adjectives the difference between queer and quixotic

is that queer is (now|slightly|dated) weird, odd or different; whimsical while quixotic is possessing or acting with the desire to do noble and romantic deeds, without thought of realism and practicality; exceedingly idealistic.

As a noun queer

is (colloquial) a person who is or appears homosexual, or who has homosexual qualities.

As a verb queer

is to render an endeavor or agreement ineffective or null.

As an adverb queer

is queerly.

Quixotic vs Unorthodox - What's the difference?

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Quixotic is a related term of unorthodox.


As adjectives the difference between quixotic and unorthodox

is that quixotic is possessing or acting with the desire to do noble and romantic deeds, without thought of realism and practicality; exceedingly idealistic while unorthodox is unusual, unconventional, or idiosyncratic.

Capricious vs Quixotic - What's the difference?

capricious | quixotic | Related terms |

Capricious is a related term of quixotic.


As adjectives the difference between capricious and quixotic

is that capricious is impulsive and unpredictable; determined by chance, impulse, or whim while quixotic is possessing or acting with the desire to do noble and romantic deeds, without thought of realism and practicality; exceedingly idealistic.

Quixotic vs Erratic - What's the difference?

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Quixotic is a related term of erratic.


As adjectives the difference between quixotic and erratic

is that quixotic is possessing or acting with the desire to do noble and romantic deeds, without thought of realism and practicality; exceedingly idealistic while erratic is unsteady, random; prone to unexpected changes; not consistent.

As a noun erratic is

(geology) a rock moved from one location to another, usually by a glacier.

Quixotic vs Abnormal - What's the difference?

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Quixotic is a related term of abnormal.


As adjectives the difference between quixotic and abnormal

is that quixotic is possessing or acting with the desire to do noble and romantic deeds, without thought of realism and practicality; exceedingly idealistic while abnormal is not conforming to rule or system; deviating from the usual or normal type .

As a noun abnormal is

a person or object that is not normal.

Peculiar vs Quixotic - What's the difference?

peculiar | quixotic | Related terms |

Peculiar is a related term of quixotic.


As adjectives the difference between peculiar and quixotic

is that peculiar is out of the ordinary; odd; curious; unusual while quixotic is possessing or acting with the desire to do noble and romantic deeds, without thought of realism and practicality; exceedingly idealistic.

As a noun peculiar

is that which is peculiar; a sole or exclusive property; a prerogative; a characteristic.

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