Synonyms for
Quest
Definition
a long and difficult search for something
Synonyms & similar words
Synonyms by register
Formal
Literary
Antonyms
Common collocations
- epic quest
- holy quest
- quest for knowledge
- quest for power
- quest for meaning
- quest for the Holy Grail
- on a quest
Word family
Usage note
While 'quest' can be used for any serious search, it often carries connotations of adventure, difficulty, or a long, arduous journey.
Example sentences
- She went on a quest to find the lost city of Atlantis.
- The students were on a quest to find the hidden treasure in the schoolyard.
- The young prince went on a quest to rescue the princess from the evil dragon.
- We embarked on a quest to find the best pizza in town.
- The scientist went on a quest to discover a cure for cancer.
Quotes
"A quest may not simply be abandoned; unicorns may go unrescued for a long time, but not forever; a happy ending cannot come in the middle of the story." - Peter S. Beagle
"The very basic core of a man's living spirit is his passion for adventure." - Christopher McCandless
"I think of myself as an intelligent, sensitive human being with the soul of a clown which always forces me to blow it at the most important moments." - Jim Morrison