itseisesti
itseisesti is Finnish an adverb meaning "in a self-serving or selfish manner." It describes actions or attitudes carried out with primary regard for one’s own interests, often implying a negative evaluation of the behavior.
The word is formed from the pronoun itse, meaning self, with the adverbial suffix -isesti, which is
- Ititseisesti emphasizes self-centered motivation, sometimes with moral judgment.
- It is less common in everyday speech than some near-synonyms, and in many contexts speakers may
- Itirelated forms include adjectives such as itsekäsinen or itsekeskeinen, which describe a person’s character rather than
- Hän toimi itseisesti, asettaen oman etunsa etusijalle. (He acted selfishly, prioritizing his own interests.)
- Keskustelu kääntyi itseisesti muiden kustannuksella. (The discussion turned to a self-serving path at others’ expense.)
- itsekeskeinen (self-centered)
- itsekäs or itsekkäästi (selfishly)
Note: The choice among these terms depends on nuance and formality; itseisesti is one option among