suvaitsemattomuuden

suvaitsemattomuuden is a Finnish noun derived from the adjective suvaitsemattomasti, meaning “unreasonable, obstinate, or rigid in one’s beliefs.” The word literally translates to “the state of being unreasonable” or “intransigence.” It is often used in political, social, or personal contexts to describe a person or group that refuses to accommodate opposing views, compromise, or adapt to changing circumstances.

Etymologically, the root suvaita refers to endurance or tolerance, but the suffix -matto (from matta) negates it, yielding a sense of inability to accept. The word is thus the negation of saamiskeliaisuutta, or “forbearance.”

In everyday Finnish, suvaitsemattomuuden can appear in media criticism, clergical contexts, or family dynamics. A news article may claim that “political factions demonstrate excessive suvaitsemattomuuden, undermining democratic dialogue.” In legal discourse, a judge might refer to a defendant’s “suvaitsemattomuuden” when assessing motives.

Related terms include suvaitsekkyys (tolerance), suvaitsevaisuus (forbearingness), and suorituksittomuus (imperiousness). The concept is discussed in Finnish psychology, where it is linked to anxiety disorders and preoccupation with perceived threats.

Examples of usage:

– “Hänen suvaitsemattomuuden näkyy jokaisessa keskustelussa, joissa hän yrittää omaksua muiden näkökulmia.”

– “Suvaitsemattomuuden torjuminen vaatii sekä henkilökohtaista itsensä tarkastelua että yhteiskunnallista vuoropuhelua.”