vihaisempi

Vihaisempi is a Finnish adjective in the comparative form meaning “more hateful” or “more hostile.” The form is produced from the base adjective vihaisa, or more generally from concepts relating to hate, by adding the standard comparative suffix -mpi. In usage, vihaisempi describes a higher degree of hate, hostility, or aggressive tone in a person, statement, or piece of rhetoric.

The word is common in discussions of discourse, politics, journalism, and online communication, where it can be used to contrast two statements, attitudes, or environments. It is inherently evaluative, signaling that one thing is perceived as more hostile or hateful than another. Because of its strong connotations, it is typically employed with care, often accompanied by examples or analysis to support the claim.

Related terms include vihainen (angry) and vihamielinen (hostile or inimical), which express related but distinct concepts of emotional tone or intent. The noun viha denotes hate or hatred, from which adjectives like vihaisempi derive.

Examples in context: “Keskustelun vihaisempi sävy on lisännyt jännitteitä.” “Vihaisempi retoriikka voi lisätä polarisaatiota.” While useful for describing shifts in tone, vihaisempi should be used precisely to avoid overgeneralization or stigmatization.

See also: vihainen, vihamielinen, viha, viha.