pintapuolisesti
Pintapuolisesti is a Finnish adverb meaning in a superficial manner or on the surface. It describes a judgment, description, or action that relies on outward appearances or initial impressions rather than deeper analysis or understanding. The term is used across everyday language and written discourse, often to signal a caution against superficial judgments.
In use, pintapuolisesti can modify verbs or clauses: "Pintapuolisesti katsottuna tilanne näyttää hallinnalta," and "Pintapuolisesti tehty
The concept is closely related to, and often contrasted with, terms like pinnallinen (superficial) and pinnallisesti