mitätietäisesti

Mitätietäisesti is a Finnish adverb that translates to "ignorantly," "unknowingly," or "without knowing" in English. It describes an action or state of being done or experienced without awareness or knowledge of certain facts or circumstances. The adverb is formed from the word "mitä," meaning "what," and "tietää," meaning "to know," with the adjectival suffix "-mätön" (meaning "un-" or "without") and the adverbial suffix "-sti." Therefore, its literal construction suggests a state of "not knowing what."

This adverb is used to indicate that a person acted or reacted without having the necessary information. For example, someone might have made a mistake mitätietäisesti, meaning they did not realize they were doing something wrong. It can also describe a situation where someone is unaware of a particular event or development. The usage emphasizes the lack of knowledge as the primary reason for a particular outcome or behavior. It is distinct from intentional wrongdoing; rather, it points to an absence of comprehension or information at the time of an action or event.