Petolliset
Petolliset is the nominative plural form of the Finnish adjective petollinen, meaning deceitful, treacherous, or fraudulent. It is used to describe people, actions, or things that involve deception or unreliability.
Etymology and form: The word stems from the noun petos, meaning deception or fraud, and the adjective-forming
Usage: Petolliset carries a strong negative evaluation and is common in formal, journalistic, and literary Finnish.
- Petolliset lupaukset ovat rikkoneet monien luottamuksen. (Deceptive promises have shattered many people’s trust.)
- Yritys paljasti petolliset käytännöt ja joutui oikeudellisiin seuraamuksiin. (The company uncovered fraudulent practices and faced legal
See also: petollisuus, vilpillisyys, epäluotettavuus, petos.