Ennakkoluulona

Ennakkoluulona is a Finnish adverb formed from the noun ennakkoluulo, meaning prejudice or bias. The suffix -na/-nä marks a state or role, so ennakkoluulona roughly translates to “as a prejudice” or “in the capacity of a prejudice.” It is used to describe a stance, interpretation, or attitude that is biased.

Usage and frequency: The form is relatively rare in everyday speech and is more common in formal, academic, or literary contexts. For expressing bias in everyday language, speakers typically use phrases such as ennakkoluulottomasti (without prejudice) or ilman ennakkoluuloja (without prejudices). Ennakkoluulona can appear in comparative or analytical discussions about how bias affects thinking or interpretation.

Relation to related terms: The adjective ennakkoluuloinen means prejudiced or biased, while ennakkoluuloton means unprejudiced. The noun ennakkoluulo denotes a prejudice or bias, and ennakkoluulottomuus refers to a lack of prejudice or openness. These related forms belong to the same lexical family and are used to describe attitudes toward people, ideas, or situations.

Notes: Ennakkoluulona is a specialized, often literary construction. Its meaning depends on context, and it is typically interpreted as indicating a bias inherent in the viewpoint being discussed, rather than as a general endorsement of prejudice. For everyday communication, alternatives that clearly convey absence of bias are usually preferred.