Ahdistuneet

Ahdistuneet is a Finnish term that functions as the plural form of the adjective and past participle ahdistunut. It describes a state of distress, worry, or anxiety in people or groups. The word derives from the verb ahdistua, meaning to become distressed or to feel pressure or concern.

In everyday language, ahdistuneet typically refers to temporary emotional states rather than a diagnosed mental illness. It can be applied to individuals or groups, for example ahdistuneet opiskelijat (distressed students) or ahdistuneet vanhemmat (worried parents). In clinical contexts, more precise terms such as ahdistuneisuus (anxiety) or ahdistuneisuushäiriö (anxiety disorder) are used.

Grammatically, ahdistuneet is the plural nominative form of ahdistunut. As a participle, it agrees with nouns in number and case: ahdistuneet ihmiset (the distressed people), ahdistuneita ihmisiä (distressed people, partitive), ahdistuneiden ihmisten (of the distressed people, genitive plural).

Originating from ahdistus (distress) and ahdistua (to become distressed), the word is widely used in everyday speech as well as in media to describe emotional states affected by events, circumstances, or personal factors. It can convey sympathy or concern for those experiencing distress and is commonly found in discussions about social or psychological well-being.

See also: ahdistus, ahdistuneisuus, ahdistuneisuushäiriö.