Ogynnsamt

Ogynnsamt is a Swedish adjective and adverb meaning unfavorable, disadvantageous, or not conducive to a desired outcome. It describes conditions, circumstances, or actions that hinder success, well-being, or profitability. The form is built from the negating prefix o- added to gynnsam (favorable), with the suffix -t creating the neuter/adverbial form ogynnsamt. The related noun ogynnsamhet denotes unfavorability or disadvantage.

Usage and nuance: Ogynnsamt is commonly used in formal writing, journalism, policy discussions, risk assessments, and planning contexts. It can refer to outcomes, situations, or conditions that make a plan less viable or increase risk. Examples include: Det vore ogynnsamt om vi höjde priset nu. Under ogynnsamma väderförhållanden bör man undvika resor. En ogynnsam omständighet kan förlänga projektets genomförande och öka kostnaderna.

Relationship to other terms: The antonym is gynnsam (favorable) or fördelaktig (advantageous). Related noun form is ogynnsamhet (unfavorability, disadvantage). Ogynnsamt is also used in phrases describing risk, ekonomi, miljö eller arbetsvillkor where conditions are not conducive to desired results.

Pronunciation and form: Ogynnsamt is typically used as a predicate or attributive modifier, agreeing in gender and number with the noun it describes (e.g., en ogynnsam omständighet, ogynnsamt läge, ogynnsamma förhållanden). The word is standard in Swedish and retains a neutral, technical tone suitable for informative writing.

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