unpredictable
adjective
un·pre·dict·able
ˌən-pri-ˈdik-tə-bəl 
: not predictable: such as
a
: not able to be known or declared in advance
unpredictable weather
b
: tending to behave in ways that cannot be predicted
an unpredictable boss
Examples of unpredictable in a Sentence
unpredictable spring weather that makes it really hard to know what to wear
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Literary Hub, 12 Jan. 2026
Moerdeng Long Hooded Puffer Coat This puffer coat stands out for its plush fleece lining, along with a waterproof polyester shell and insulating cotton down fill that help block wind and moisture in unpredictable winter weather.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 11 Jan. 2026
Seats on the fast ferry are limited, and walk-in ticket purchases have historically been unpredictable.
—Maria Williams, USA Today, 11 Jan. 2026
Austin immigration advocates have argued that similar changes in Austin, and a lack of clarification from the police department on its policy, sends a message that contact with officers — even as a victim or witness — carries unpredictable risks for immigrant families.
—Emiliano Tahui Gómez, Austin American Statesman, 10 Jan. 2026
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“Unpredictable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unpredictable. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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