mittesüüdistavat

Mittesüüdistavat is an Estonian adjective form meaning non-accusatory or not indictable. It is formed from the negation particle mitte and the adjective süüdistatav, which relates to accusation or indictability. The base form mittesüüdistatav describes something that does not involve or imply blame, while mittesüüdistavat is the partitive singular form used when the modified noun is in the partitive case (for example, mittesüüdistavat tooni meaning “a non-accusatory tone”).

Grammatically, mittesüüdistatav functions as an attributive adjective that can modify a noun, agreeing with the noun in number and case. The form mittesüüdistavat specifically appears in contexts where the noun it describes is in the partitive case, such as in phrases like mittesüüdistavat tooni or mittesüüdistavat lähenemist.

Usage and nuance: mittesüüdistavat is commonly used in editorial, journalistic, diplomatic, or legal discussions to characterize language, rhetoric, or approaches that avoid direct accusations or blame. It highlights a neutral, evidence-based, or conciliatory style rather than a confrontational, accusatory one. The term contrasts with süüdistatav or süüdistav, which carry an accusatory or indicting sense. In practice, you might encounter phrases like mittesüüdistav toon (a non-accusatory tone) or mittesüüdistavale lähenemisele (to a non-accusatory approach).

See also: süüdistatav (accusable/indictable), süüdistav (accusatory), mitte (negation). The concept is part of Estonian discourse about rhetoric and tone, rather than a fixed legal term.