Noudattamaton

Noudattamaton is Finnish an adjective meaning not complying with rules, orders, or guidelines. It is used to describe a person, organization, or practice that fails to follow required or expected standards. The term is common in formal or technical contexts, such as safety directives, regulations, or organizational procedures.

The nuance of noudattamaton can vary: it may indicate intentional disregard or simple negligence, depending on context. While it carries a negative connotation, it is primarily descriptive, signaling non-compliance rather than assigning motive. In regulatory or safety language, it highlights a status or action that deviates from what is mandated or advised.

Etymology and related forms: the word is formed from the verb noudattaa (to obey, to follow) plus the suffix -maton, producing a negative adjective. Related terms include noudattamisen (the act of complying) and noudattamattomuus (non-compliance). Antonyms include noudattava (compliant) and, more broadly, noudattamiseen liittyvä, referring to compliance.

See also: noudattaminen, sääntöjen noudattaminen, lainsäädäntö, turvallisuusohjeet.