epäjorkeuden
Epäjorkeuden is a theoretical concept in Finnish philosophy that describes a state of profound and intentional awkwardness or social ineptitude. It is not a clinical diagnosis but rather an exploration of a particular human experience. The term itself is derived from the Finnish word "epäjärkevä" (irrational) and "jörö" (surly, grumpy, or uncommunicative), suggesting a kind of deliberate withdrawal into a state of social discomfort.
The concept of epäjorkeuden often manifests in situations where an individual, for reasons not immediately apparent
Scholars who have examined epäjorkeuden suggest it can be a complex coping mechanism or a philosophical stance.