Moitteetonta

Moitteetonta is a Finnish adjective meaning without reproach or faultless. It is used to describe behavior, conduct, or records that invite no criticism, such as “moitteeton käytös” (faultless conduct) or “moitteeton tausta” (unblemished background). In sentences it often appears in forms like “moitteetonta” in the partitive singular, for example with nouns in partitive or in predicative constructions.

Etymology and grammar: the word is built from the noun moite (reproach, blame) plus the negative suffix -ton, yielding the sense “without reproach.” The form moitteetonta is the partitive singular, used with certain grammatical structures, while the base adjective is moitteeton; it declinates like other Finnish adjectives: moitteeton (nom. sing.), moitteettoman (gen. sing.), moitteetonta (part. sing.), and so on, with corresponding plural forms.

Usage and nuance: moitteetonta is more common in formal or written Finnish, including official evaluations, references, audits, or praise contexts. It can describe a person’s or an organization’s track record, actions, or performance as being impeccable. While it conveys high praise, it is not typically used in casual speech and can carry strong normative weight, so writers usually reserve it for contexts where an exceptionally clean record is intended.

Related terms: moite (reproach), virheetön (flawless, error-free), esimerkillinen (exemplary). See also expressions describing conduct or credentials in evaluative language.