epärehellisten

Epärehellisten is a Finnish term that translates roughly to “dishonest people.” It is the genitive plural form of epärehelliset, the plural adjective meaning dishonest. In usage, epärehellisten describes a group or individuals perceived to lack integrity and is not the name of a formal organization or movement.

Etymology and grammar: The base adjective epärehellinen comes from epä- (not, un-) and rehellinen (honest). The nominative plural is epärehelliset, and the genitive plural epärehellisten is used to mark possession or attribution, as in epärehellisten toimittajien (of the dishonest journalists).

Usage and connotation: Because it carries a strong negative evaluation, the term appears mainly in editorial, analytical, or rhetorical contexts rather than neutral reporting. It can be applied to politics, business, or sports to indicate perceived misconduct or lack of integrity, but it does not designate a formal group.

See also: Finnish language, honesty, ethics, dishonesty.