myötäilevässä

The Finnish word "myötäilevässä" is the inessive plural form of the adjective "myötäilevä." This adjective translates to "agreeing," "compliant," "submissive," or "accommodating" in English. It describes a tendency to go along with others, to yield to their opinions or desires, or to act in a way that is not confrontational.

When used in the inessive plural, "myötäilevässä" indicates a state of being within multiple situations or groups that are characterized by agreement or compliance. For example, one might say that a person is "myötäilevässä tunnelmissa" (in agreeing moods), suggesting they are feeling agreeable or receptive to suggestions in various contexts. It can also describe being in environments or circumstances where such behavior is prevalent or expected. The core meaning revolves around a lack of strong opposition and a willingness to adapt to prevailing sentiments or directions. The nuance lies in whether this compliance is seen as positive, such as fostering harmony, or negative, implying a lack of independent thought or assertiveness.