Word for a “cherry-picking” character trait
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I'm seeking the word that describes a character trait for someone who, when given a system of beliefs, methods, or views, will sort through and accept or emulate only the best or purposeful parts of the system, while disregarding the irrational, superfluous, or unnecessary parts of said system.
I'm looking for adjective, used to describe the tendency of a person to act in a certain manner. I believe it ends in the suffix -ive, though I cannot be sure.
"Arya may see the purpose of their system of beliefs and the good that they do, yet she often argues at the inconsistent narratives and irrational acceptance of blind faith that such views require. She can be very ____ in matters such as these."
I'm looking for a neutral connotation.
Further context (long shot): it is used in one of the Inheritance Cycle books for one of the main characters, Eragon, to describe his love interest Arya, in a similar manner as posted above. I simply cannot find or remember the exact wording, or the chapter that it was used in, even though I have searched the definition of this word before.
A synonym for such a trait, used as a verb, would be "to cherry-pick".
e.g. "Bob likes to go to church, but when it comes to the Bible, he cherry-picks what to believe and what not to believe."
Further to a comment provided by Carly, the English adjective I'm looking for is also likely to match the Japanese concept of iitoko-dori.
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I'm seeking the word that describes a character trait for someone who, when given a system of beliefs, methods, or views, will sort through and accept or emulate only the best or purposeful parts of the system, while disregarding the irrational, superfluous, or unnecessary parts of said system.
I'm looking for adjective, used to describe the tendency of a person to act in a certain manner. I believe it ends in the suffix -ive, though I cannot be sure.
"Arya may see the purpose of their system of beliefs and the good that they do, yet she often argues at the inconsistent narratives and irrational acceptance of blind faith that such views require. She can be very ____ in matters such as these."
I'm looking for a neutral connotation.
Further context (long shot): it is used in one of the Inheritance Cycle books for one of the main characters, Eragon, to describe his love interest Arya, in a similar manner as posted above. I simply cannot find or remember the exact wording, or the chapter that it was used in, even though I have searched the definition of this word before.
A synonym for such a trait, used as a verb, would be "to cherry-pick".
e.g. "Bob likes to go to church, but when it comes to the Bible, he cherry-picks what to believe and what not to believe."
Further to a comment provided by Carly, the English adjective I'm looking for is also likely to match the Japanese concept of iitoko-dori.
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theres a perfect japanese term for it: iitoko-dori. good luck in your search. nihongomaster.com/dictionary/entry/109426/iitokodori
– Carly
7 hours ago
The OP has already added the necessary elements for this question to be reopened. I think there's an excellent question lurking in there, so I've further edited it to make the purpose (and title) clearer. A quick search for synonyms of selective didn't help, as none capture that extra element of idiosyncratic cherry-picking.
– Chappo
3 hours ago
I have rolled back the question title. The edit made to it was a kind of subtle way of presupposing the answer to the question. Changes to it should be done in such a way as to not turn it into a, literally, leading question.
– Jason Bassford
2 hours ago
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I'm seeking the word that describes a character trait for someone who, when given a system of beliefs, methods, or views, will sort through and accept or emulate only the best or purposeful parts of the system, while disregarding the irrational, superfluous, or unnecessary parts of said system.
I'm looking for adjective, used to describe the tendency of a person to act in a certain manner. I believe it ends in the suffix -ive, though I cannot be sure.
"Arya may see the purpose of their system of beliefs and the good that they do, yet she often argues at the inconsistent narratives and irrational acceptance of blind faith that such views require. She can be very ____ in matters such as these."
I'm looking for a neutral connotation.
Further context (long shot): it is used in one of the Inheritance Cycle books for one of the main characters, Eragon, to describe his love interest Arya, in a similar manner as posted above. I simply cannot find or remember the exact wording, or the chapter that it was used in, even though I have searched the definition of this word before.
A synonym for such a trait, used as a verb, would be "to cherry-pick".
e.g. "Bob likes to go to church, but when it comes to the Bible, he cherry-picks what to believe and what not to believe."
Further to a comment provided by Carly, the English adjective I'm looking for is also likely to match the Japanese concept of iitoko-dori.
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I'm seeking the word that describes a character trait for someone who, when given a system of beliefs, methods, or views, will sort through and accept or emulate only the best or purposeful parts of the system, while disregarding the irrational, superfluous, or unnecessary parts of said system.
I'm looking for adjective, used to describe the tendency of a person to act in a certain manner. I believe it ends in the suffix -ive, though I cannot be sure.
"Arya may see the purpose of their system of beliefs and the good that they do, yet she often argues at the inconsistent narratives and irrational acceptance of blind faith that such views require. She can be very ____ in matters such as these."
I'm looking for a neutral connotation.
Further context (long shot): it is used in one of the Inheritance Cycle books for one of the main characters, Eragon, to describe his love interest Arya, in a similar manner as posted above. I simply cannot find or remember the exact wording, or the chapter that it was used in, even though I have searched the definition of this word before.
A synonym for such a trait, used as a verb, would be "to cherry-pick".
e.g. "Bob likes to go to church, but when it comes to the Bible, he cherry-picks what to believe and what not to believe."
Further to a comment provided by Carly, the English adjective I'm looking for is also likely to match the Japanese concept of iitoko-dori.
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theres a perfect japanese term for it: iitoko-dori. good luck in your search. nihongomaster.com/dictionary/entry/109426/iitokodori
– Carly
7 hours ago
The OP has already added the necessary elements for this question to be reopened. I think there's an excellent question lurking in there, so I've further edited it to make the purpose (and title) clearer. A quick search for synonyms of selective didn't help, as none capture that extra element of idiosyncratic cherry-picking.
– Chappo
3 hours ago
I have rolled back the question title. The edit made to it was a kind of subtle way of presupposing the answer to the question. Changes to it should be done in such a way as to not turn it into a, literally, leading question.
– Jason Bassford
2 hours ago
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theres a perfect japanese term for it: iitoko-dori. good luck in your search. nihongomaster.com/dictionary/entry/109426/iitokodori
– Carly
7 hours ago
The OP has already added the necessary elements for this question to be reopened. I think there's an excellent question lurking in there, so I've further edited it to make the purpose (and title) clearer. A quick search for synonyms of selective didn't help, as none capture that extra element of idiosyncratic cherry-picking.
– Chappo
3 hours ago
I have rolled back the question title. The edit made to it was a kind of subtle way of presupposing the answer to the question. Changes to it should be done in such a way as to not turn it into a, literally, leading question.
– Jason Bassford
2 hours ago
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theres a perfect japanese term for it: iitoko-dori. good luck in your search. nihongomaster.com/dictionary/entry/109426/iitokodori
– Carly
7 hours ago
theres a perfect japanese term for it: iitoko-dori. good luck in your search. nihongomaster.com/dictionary/entry/109426/iitokodori
– Carly
7 hours ago
The OP has already added the necessary elements for this question to be reopened. I think there's an excellent question lurking in there, so I've further edited it to make the purpose (and title) clearer. A quick search for synonyms of selective didn't help, as none capture that extra element of idiosyncratic cherry-picking.
– Chappo
3 hours ago
The OP has already added the necessary elements for this question to be reopened. I think there's an excellent question lurking in there, so I've further edited it to make the purpose (and title) clearer. A quick search for synonyms of selective didn't help, as none capture that extra element of idiosyncratic cherry-picking.
– Chappo
3 hours ago
I have rolled back the question title. The edit made to it was a kind of subtle way of presupposing the answer to the question. Changes to it should be done in such a way as to not turn it into a, literally, leading question.
– Jason Bassford
2 hours ago
I have rolled back the question title. The edit made to it was a kind of subtle way of presupposing the answer to the question. Changes to it should be done in such a way as to not turn it into a, literally, leading question.
– Jason Bassford
2 hours ago
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theres a perfect japanese term for it: iitoko-dori. good luck in your search. nihongomaster.com/dictionary/entry/109426/iitokodori
– Carly
7 hours ago
The OP has already added the necessary elements for this question to be reopened. I think there's an excellent question lurking in there, so I've further edited it to make the purpose (and title) clearer. A quick search for synonyms of selective didn't help, as none capture that extra element of idiosyncratic cherry-picking.
– Chappo
3 hours ago
I have rolled back the question title. The edit made to it was a kind of subtle way of presupposing the answer to the question. Changes to it should be done in such a way as to not turn it into a, literally, leading question.
– Jason Bassford
2 hours ago