different between cynicism vs inquisitive

English

Etymology

From Cynicism, cynic +? -ism; compare cynism

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA^(key): /?s?n.??s?z?m/
• Homophone: Sinicism

Noun

cynicism (countable and uncountable, plural cynicisms)

1. (uncountable) A distrustful attitude.
2. (uncountable) An emotion of jaded negativity, or a general distrust of the integrity or professed motives of other people. Cynicism can manifest itself by frustration, disillusionment and distrust in regard to organizations, authorities and other aspects of society, often due to previous bad experience. Cynics often view others as motivated solely by disguised self-interest.
3. (countable) A skeptical, scornful or pessimistic comment or act.

Related terms

• cynic
• cynical
• cynically

Translations

See also

• cynicism on Wikipedia.Wikipedia

English

Etymology

Late 14th century, from Old French inquisitif, from Late Latin inquisitivus, from Latin inquisitus, past participle of inquirere. See also inquire.

Pronunciation

• enPR: ?ngkw?z'?t?v, IPA^(key): /???kw?z?t?v/

Adjective

inquisitive (comparative more inquisitive, superlative most inquisitive)

1. Eager to acquire knowledge.

   • A young, inquisitive, and sprightly genius.

2. Too curious; overly interested; nosy.
   • 1726, William Broome, The Odyssey (by Homer)

     A wise man is not inquisitive about things impertinent.

Derived terms

• inquisitively
• inquisitiveness

Translations

French

Adjective

inquisitive

1. feminine singular of inquisitif

Italian

Adjective

inquisitive

1. feminine plural of inquisitivo