epäystävällisesti

Epäystävällisesti is a Finnish adverb that describes an action performed in an unfriendly or hostile manner. It modifies verbs and sentences to indicate the manner of behavior, tone, or attitude of the subject. It can refer to interpersonal interactions, service situations, or public discourse and generally conveys a negative evaluation of the manner described.

It is derived from the adjective epäystävällinen (unfriendly), formed with the negation prefix epä- attached to ystävällinen (friendly). The adverb is formed from the adjective by adding the suffix -isesti, which yields tähtå epäystävällisesti to express “in an unfriendly fashion.”

Examples: Hän puhui epäystävällisesti. Asiakaspalvelu vastasi epäystävällisesti. In writing, use with care because it implies negative judgment.

The word carries a clear negative nuance and is most often used in formal or descriptive contexts, such as journalism, analysis, or critique. It can be replaced by milder expressions like kylmästi or tylysti depending on the desired nuance.