Betänkligheter

Betänkligheter is a noun in Swedish that denotes reservations, misgivings, or doubts about something, such as a proposal, plan or action. The term points to concerns rooted in considerations of safety, legality, ethics, practicality or potential consequences. It is commonly used in formal or public discourse, including politics, administration, law and corporate governance.

The word derives from the verb betänka, meaning to reflect or deliberate, with the noun betänklighet indicating a state or quality that calls for careful consideration. The plural betänkligheter expresses multiple concerns or reservations. Betänkligheter is typically a neutral term rather than a moral judgment; it signals a need for further scrutiny, justification or adjustment rather than an outright rejection.

Contexts where the term appears include politics and law, where lawmakers may voice betänkligheter about a bill or policy. In public administration and regulation, agencies might note betänkligheter in impact assessments or regulatory proposals. In corporate governance and risk assessment, project proposals may be met with betänkligheter regarding cost, feasibility, compliance or strategic fit.

Common collocations include صbetänkligheter har framförts» (concerns have been raised), «ge betänkligheter» (to raise concerns) and «utan betänkligheter» (without misgivings). Related terms such as farhågor, tveksamheter and reservationer are close in meaning and usage.

In practice, betänkligheter function as a signal for further evaluation rather than a final verdict. The term remains a standard part of Swedish evaluative language, used to describe careful consideration in formal judgments, debates and risk analyses.