hienotunteista

Hienotunteista is an inflected form of the Finnish adjective hienotunteinen, which means tactful, considerate, or sensitive to others' feelings. The core concept describes people who are aware of social cues, choose their words carefully, and aim to avoid off­ending others. The related noun form hienotunteisuus denotes the quality of tact or tactfulness in general.

In usage, hienotunteista appears as a grammatical form used in sentences requiring a certain case, often when referring to tactful people or tactful behavior within a broader context. The word is common in everyday language as well as in journalism, literature, and discussions of social conduct. It typically carries a positive connotation, reflecting valued social norms in Finnish culture around discretion and respectful communication. As with many adjectives, the nuance can shift with context or tone; in some instances, it may read ironical or critical if used to imply excessive delicacy or avoidance.

Synonyms and related concepts include kohteliaisuus (politeness) and taktisuus (tact). The adjective's full set of forms allows it to describe singular or plural subjects and to express various grammatical relations, while the noun hienotunteisuus operates as the abstract quality of tact. The term thus functions both as a descriptive attribute for people and as a label for socially appropriate, considerate conduct.