Etishmasligi

Etishmasligi is a term observed in contemporary discourse to describe a state or quality of reduced ethical concern or moral engagement in social or organizational contexts. It is not a formally defined concept in mainstream ethics or sociology, and its usage varies across authors and communities.

The origin of the term is uncertain. It appears in online glossaries and opinion pieces from the early 21st century and in multilingual discussions. Some sources treat it as a neologism with possible Turkic linguistic influence, while others view it as a broader portmanteau used to denote general ethical numbness or disengagement.

Usage and context commonly place etishmasligi in discussions of governance, corporate decision-making, public policy, and digital culture. The term is often applied to describe attitudes where actors appear to suppress or neglect ethical considerations in favor of efficiency, profit, or strategic goals, sometimes in repetitive or institutionalized ways.

Relation to existing concepts: etishmasligi overlaps with ideas such as moral disengagement, ethical fading, and moral fatigue. Critics note that the term can be vague or ambiguous, potentially obscuring more precise analyses. Proponents argue that it helps encapsulate a recognizable pattern of ethical neglect in complex modern systems.

See also: Moral disengagement; Ethical fading; Moral fatigue; Organizational ethics; Ethics in governance.