epärehelliset

Epärehelliset is a Finnish term that translates roughly to “the dishonest ones” or “the untrustworthy.” It functions primarily as a plural form of epärehellinen (dishonest, untrustworthy) and can be used either attributively (epärehelliset ihmiset) or as a substantive referring to a group characterized by dishonesty. The term is pejorative and commonly appears in media, literature, and everyday speech to describe individuals, organizations, or actions deemed deceitful.

Etymology and usage: Epärehellinen is composed of the prefix ei- (not) and rehellinen (honest); the plural form epärehelliset follows standard Finnish declension, with epärehelliset functioning as both an adjective in attributive position and a nominalized plural when used as a noun. Collocations include epärehellinen temppu (dishonest trick) and epärehellisyys (dishonesty). In journalism and commentary, epärehelliset may introduce strong evaluative judgments about actors or institutions.

Cultural and linguistic notes: The phrase has no fixed, standalone meaning beyond its descriptive use; it is not a formal term for a recognized group, organization, or movement in Finnish. If used as a proper name in fiction or media, capitalization and typographic conventions would apply.

See also: epärehellisyys, epärehellinen, dishonesty in Finnish language.