Significance of Uncertain
Synonyms: Undecided, Ambiguous, Unsure, Doubtful, Unclear, Perplexed, Ambivalent
In Dutch: Onzeker; In Finnish: Epävarma; In Spanish: Incierto; In German: Unsicher; In Portugese: Incerto; In Italian: Incerto; In Polish: Niepewny; In French: Incertain; In Swedish: Osäker
The below excerpts are indicatory and do represent direct quotations or translations. It is your responsibility to fact check each reference.
Buddhist concept of 'Uncertain'
In Buddhism, "Uncertain" signifies the unpredictable nature of relationships and experiences among sentient beings, emphasizing the inherent instability of life and the mind's struggle against this unpredictability.
From: The Great Chariot
(1) The inherent unpredictability and lack of stability in the relationships and experiences of sentient beings.[1]
From: Tattvasangraha [with commentary]
(1) A state of being unsure or doubtful, where both ends are being considered and operates in the manner of doubt.[2]
Hindu concept of 'Uncertain'
In Hinduism, "Uncertain" signifies a state of ambiguity that influences decision-making and understanding others' intentions, highlighting the complexities of human experience and the interplay between knowledge, faith, and action.
From: Ramayana of Valmiki (Shastri)
(1) The state of not knowing or being unsure about someone’s presence or intentions.[3] (2) The state of being unsure, which affects decision-making concerning actions and their outcomes.[4]
The concept of Uncertain in local and regional sources
The keyphrase "Uncertain" describes a lack of predictability, as seen in the ambiguous nature of Anu's meaning from Sanskrit, and in Miss Joshi's feelings and Mr. Damle's intentions.
From: Triveni Journal
(1) The lack of predictability in Miss Joshi's feelings and Mr. Damle's intentions.[5]
From: Sanskrit Words In Southeast Asian Languages
(1) This term is a description for Anu, which means something that is not yet certain, and it originates from Sanskrit.[6]
The concept of Uncertain in scientific sources
The keyphrase "Uncertain" relates to the challenges of managing infected patients during a pandemic, addressing the difficulties of accessing care exacerbated by panic, highlighting the importance of virtual care and telephone consultations in such times.
From: Sustainability Journal (MDPI)
(1) This refers to the state of being unsure about something, or the lack of predictability or certainty, which can impact supply chain sustainability and resilience.[7] (2) This is a consideration in the design and analysis of energy systems and buildings, and various methods are used to quantify and manage its effects.[8] (3) It exists in the process of selection, which can be effectively managed by using fuzzy sets and its variants.[9] (4) Uncertainty is a prominent problem in long-term capacity planning, especially in the semiconductor industry, and is addressed using methods like stochastic programming and robust optimization.[10] (5) It plays an important role in driving macro-economic fluctuations, and can have a negative influence on macroeconomic variables, such as output growth, interest rates, and employment.[11]
From: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (MDPI)
(1) It evokes discomfort and anxiety, prompting individuals to engage in specific behaviors to reduce it, according to the uncertainty reduction theory.[12] (2) Uncertainty is the state of having limited knowledge about future outcomes, which can lead investors to delay investment decisions due to environmental regulatory fluctuations.[13] (3) This indicates unpredictability, often linked to climate benefits of renewables that are not definitively known.[14] (4) Uncertainty in health care is an extremely important but incompletely understood phenomenon, and improving the understanding of the many important aspects of uncertainty is crucial towards improving care within hospital settings.[15] (5) Uncertainty in the context of MNM manufacturing refers to the lack of precise knowledge about variables such as workplace release data, occupational exposure limits, and control efficiency.[16]
From: Religions Journal (MDPI)
(1) Uncertainty arises when perceptions cannot be automatically assimilated within established mental templates, leading to experiences like awe.[17] (2) It is reduced by information, and players could lower the entropy in their communication channel by agreeing on a topic.[18] (3) Uncertainty is the first gift of humility, re-given every day to pilgrims through the shifting torchlight horizon and shadowy crossroads encountered during night walking.[19] (4) It is an existential state of uncomfortable doubt based on probabilistic items on different sides. The article strengthens resilience against intersubjective disruptors through developing an acceptance of it.[20] (5) It is something that scientists need to cope with, which is challenging both intellectually and existentially because reason cannot give certainty, only the Reasonable Intellect can provide it.[21]
From: African Journal of Primary Health Care and Family Medicine
(1) This is a key factor in understanding healthcare workers’ perceptions of changes in their mental well-being, stemming from the pandemic and the health system's response.[22] (2) The virtual care and telephone consultations helped to manage infected patients at a time when there was so much of this regarding the disease and care was difficult to access because of the associated panic.[23]