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
Examples: Hän puhui epäystävällisesti. Asiakaspalvelu vastasi epäystävällisesti. In writing, use with care because it implies negative
The word carries a clear negative nuance and is most often used in formal or descriptive contexts,