unpredictable

adjective

un·pre·dict·able | \ ˌən-pri-ˈdik-tə-bəl

Definition of unpredictable

: 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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Other Words from unpredictable

unpredictably \ ˌən-pri-ˈdik-tə-blē

\ adverb

changes that occur unpredictably

unpredictability \ ˌən-pri-ˌdik-tə-ˈbi-lə-tē

\ noun

the unpredictability of the weather

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By its very nature, KeyForge is an unpredictable experience. — Charlie Theel, Ars Technica, "KeyForge: The red-hot card game where every deck is unique—and unchangeable," 15 Dec. 2018 Everyone is going to lose bone mass and muscle mass, but the amount of unpredictable. — Alyson Krueger, Condé Nast Traveler, "Will Non-Astronauts Survive Space Travel? Q&A with a NASA Researcher," 3 Oct. 2018 For decades, Rwandans have been leery of dogs, even viewing them as dangerous, partly because of their role as aggressive security animals and reputation as rabid, unpredictable strays. — Yana Paskova, National Geographic, "Learning to Love Dogs in Kigali," 29 June 2018 But Amazon’s new, three-part series A Very English Scandal tells the absolutely true story of Jeremy Thorpe, an ambitious and closeted British politician in the 1970s who attempted to orchestrate the murder of an unpredictable ex-lover. — Michele Corriston, PEOPLE.com, "Hugh Grant Returns to TV as a Gay Politician Who Attempts Murder in A Very English Scandal," 29 June 2018 Though the Democrats running for the seat insist the district is safely blue, Flores presents a formidable challenge in an unpredictable special election. — Jasper Scherer, San Antonio Express-News, "Crowded races shapes up for Carlos Uresti’s Senate seat," 26 June 2018 But the president’s own, predictably unpredictable routine is unlikely to work much better. — Benjamin Hart, Daily Intelligencer, "Trump’s Reality Distortion Field Could be a Huge Asset for Democrats This Fall," 28 Apr. 2018 To that end, the forthcoming playoffs are on track to be as unpredictable as any in recent memory because, well, the Rockets’ rivals are on the mend. — Sam Amick, USA TODAY, "Houston Rockets closing in on No. 1 seed, remain unfazed about who's behind them," 22 Mar. 2018 The truth is, the weather can be super unpredictable—but finding the right gear doesn’t have to be a guessing game. — Amy Marturana, SELF, "The 20 Best New Running, Hiking, and Swimming Accessories and Apparel," 12 Nov. 2018

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