Doctrinaire
Doctrinaire adjective - Given to or marked by the forceful expression of strongly held opinions.
Quixotical and doctrinaire are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Quixotical" instead an adjective "Doctrinaire".
Nearby Word: doctrinarian
Quixotical
Quixotical adjective - Having or marked by a tendency to be guided more by ideals than by reality.
Usage example: a quixotical attempt to bring live theater to a generation hooked on video games
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Doctrinaire and quixotical are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Doctrinaire" instead an adjective "Quixotical".
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