vähäarvoinen

vähäarvoinen is a Finnish adjective that translates to "low-value," "worthless," "trivial," or "insignificant" in English. It is used to describe something that lacks importance, merit, or monetary value. The word is formed by combining "vähä," meaning "little" or "small," and "arvoinen," meaning "worthy" or "valuable."

The term can be applied in various contexts. In a material sense, it might refer to an object with little monetary worth, such as a cheap trinket or discarded item. Figuratively, vähäarvoinen can describe a concept, idea, or action that is considered unimportant, minor, or inconsequential. For example, a person might dismiss a complaint as vähäarvoinen if they believe it is not a serious issue. Similarly, a piece of information could be described as vähäarvoinen if it offers no significant insight or benefit.

The opposite of vähäarvoinen would be "arvokas," meaning "valuable" or "precious." The perception of whether something is vähäarvoinen can be subjective and depend on the context and the individual's perspective. It generally carries a negative connotation, implying a lack of substance or importance.