epävarmat

Epävarmat is a Finnish term used to describe people, situations or assessments characterized by uncertainty or indecision. The word functions mainly as an adjective, but can be used as a substantive in colloquial Finnish to refer to “the uncertain ones” or “undecideds.” It is formed from the prefix epä- meaning not and varma meaning certain or secure. The related noun for the concept of uncertainty is epävarmuus.

In everyday language epävarmat can refer to individuals who have not yet decided on a course of action, such as voters who have not decided their choice, or to situations that are unstable or unclear. In psychology or social science, the term may be used descriptively to indicate a level of decisiveness or confidence, though it is not a formal diagnostic label.

In journalism or political analysis, phrases like epävarmat äänestäjät are common to describe undecided voters; in business or forecasting, plans and projections may be described as epävarmat if they are contingent or uncertain. The expression can carry a neutral or slightly pejorative nuance depending on context and tone.

See also: epävarmuus, varmuus.