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
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unpredictable spring weather that makes it really hard to know what to wear
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James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 20 Dec. 2025
While the swing factors are inherently unpredictable, there seem a few broad questions hovering over the market as 2025 slips into the past.
—Michael Santoli, CNBC, 20 Dec. 2025
The full-zip ensemble is especially great for layering when temperatures are unpredictable—no constantly slipping a sweatshirt on and off over your head.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 20 Dec. 2025
What follows is an unpredictable, eye-opening and hilarious examination of non-monogamy, with some wild fight sequences and a raw, revealing performance from Dakota Johnson in a supporting role.
—Eric Andersson, PEOPLE, 20 Dec. 2025
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“Unpredictable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unpredictable. Accessed 24 Dec. 2025.
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