epäilystä

Epäilystä is a Finnish noun form related to the concept of doubt or skepticism. It is the elative singular of epäily, which means doubt or suspicion. The form epäilystä is used to express a connection to doubt as a source, cause, or circumstance, and appears in phrases such as epäilystä huolimatta (in spite of doubt) or epäilystä johtuva varovaisuus (caution arising from doubt).

In everyday language, epäilystä denotes a state of questioning or uncertainty toward a statement, event, or person. It can refer to a momentary hesitation as well as a broader attitude of skepticism. The term is neutral in tone and is commonly found in journalism, academic writing, law, and polite conversation when describing doubts that are not yet resolved.

Epäilystä is closely linked to related Finnish terms. The base noun epäily means doubt or suspicion, and epäilys is a related form used in similar contexts. A stronger or more specific sense of distrust is expressed with synonyms such as epäluulo (suspicion or mistrust) or epävarmuus (uncertainty). The word contrasts with certainty or firm belief and is often used to indicate critical thinking, verification, or cautious judgment.

Etymologically, epäilystä derives from the verb epäillä (to doubt) and the noun epäily (doubt). The case ending reflects its grammatical role in a sentence, enabling it to link doubt to its source, consequence, or expression.