nekalými

Nekalými is the instrumental plural form of the Czech adjective nekalý, which means unethical or dishonest. It is used to describe actions, conduct, or actors in situations where unethical means are involved, typically with plural nouns in the instrumental case.

The form commonly appears in phrases such as s nekalými úmysly (with unethical intentions), s nekalými praktikami (with unethical practices), or s nekalými prostředky (with unethical means). It is also used in journalistic, legal, or policy contexts to express disapproval of conduct by companies, organizations, or individuals. In addition to the instrumental construction after s, nekalými can appear in predicative or attributive positions with plural subjects referring to unethical acts or strategies.

Usage notes: nekalým forms convey a strong negative evaluation. They are often paired with nouns like úmysly, praktiky, prostředky, činy, nebo konkurence, and they contrast with milder descriptors such as nepoctivý or neetický. The same adjective has other case forms to fit gender, number, and case in Czech grammar (for example, nekalý in masculine singular, nekalá in feminine singular, nekalé in neuter or plural nominative).

Examples:

- Jednání bylo provedeno s nekalými úmysly.

- Kampaň byla spojována s nekalými praktikami.

- Společnost čelí obvinění z nekalými prostředky.

Nekalými thus functions as a precise, formal term to denote unethical behavior in plural contexts, reinforcing a clear moral judgment in discourse.