usalduslikult

Usalduslikult is an Estonian adverb meaning "in a confidential or trustworthy manner." It describes the way something is done so that information is kept private, shared only with trusted persons, or handled with discretion. The form is derived from the adjective usalduslik (trustworthy, confidential) and is built with the adverbial suffix -ult.

In usage, usalduslikult typically pertains to information handling, communication, or procedures that require discretion. For example, dokumente jagatakse usalduslikult would mean The documents are distributed confidentially or The documents are handled in confidence. It can also express the idea that a statement is given with confidence or is to be trusted, as in ta vastas usalduslikult meaning he answered in a trustworthy or credible manner. The exact sense depends on context and surrounding words, sometimes overlapping with konfidentsiaalselt or diskreetne depending on emphasis on privacy or credibility.

Compared with related terms, usalduslikult emphasizes trust and privacy and is more formal than everyday kahtlemata (undoubtedly) or salajaselt (secretly). It is common in legal, administrative, journalistic, or corporate language, especially in guidelines about handling sensitive data.

Etymologically, the word combines usaldus (trust) and the suffix -lik with -ult to form an adverb. It stands as a precise descriptor rather than a general synonym, and its usage signals a controlled, careful handling of information or communication.