vastustuksellinen

Vastustuksellinen is a Finnish adjective meaning oppositional or defiant, describing a tendency to oppose, resist, or challenge others, particularly authority, rules, or norms. The form is derived from the noun vastustus (opposition, resistance) with the suffix -ellinen, which turns it into an adjective.

The term is used across several fields, including education, psychology, sociology, and political discourse. In everyday speech, it can refer to a general attitude or a pattern of behavior. For example, someone with a vastustuksellinen käytös may frequently argue with caregivers or teachers, refuse to follow directions, or resist requests. In clinical and developmental contexts, the expression often describes persistent and pervasive oppositional behavior, which may warrant assessment by professionals. In political or social discussions, vastustuksellinen kanne can describe a stance that actively opposes a policy, reform, or institution.

Common collocations include vastustuksellinen käytös, vastustuksellinen asenne, and vastustaa (to oppose). Antonyms include myötäilevä or tottelevainen, meaning compliant or obedient.

In Finnish usage, the term carries a neutral to descriptive tone and is typically not employed as a clinical diagnosis by itself. Instead, it characterizes a pattern or attitude that may be explored further in education, psychology, or social analysis.