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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Jordan Galloway, SELF, 15 July 2025
Not pleased by the unpredictable nature of MP stock?
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
Scientists believe these unpredictable, destructive storms are linked to climate change.
—Opheli Garcia Lawler, Travel + Leisure, 14 July 2025
These days, the politics of nuclear arms have become more complicated and unpredictable.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 14 July 2025
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“Unpredictable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unpredictable. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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